John Hemminge

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Definition

Proper noun: * John Hemminge: An English actor and theater manager who is historically significant for co-editing and publishing the First Folio of William Shakespeare's plays in 1623.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • John Hemminge was a key member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, Shakespeare's acting company.
    • The collection of Shakespeare's works was compiled by his colleagues, John Hemminge and Henry Condell.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The name is primarily used in historical, literary, and theatrical contexts concerning Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, specifically the preservation of Shakespeare's texts.
    • Without the efforts of John Hemminge, many of Shakespeare's plays might have been lost.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heminge: A common alternate spelling of the surname "Hemminge" found in historical records.
    • The name Heminge appears on the title page of the First Folio.
Synonyms
  • Co-editor of the First Folio: A descriptive phrase identifying his primary historical role.
  • Actor-sharer: Refers to his status as a principal actor and financial partner in the King's Men theater company.
Noun
  1. English actor who edited the first folio of Shakespeare's plays (1556-1630)

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