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(Answer #1). William Shakespeare actually had several patrons over his career. The obvious patrons are the rulers during his career--Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Generally, the ruling bodies of a society will be the major patrons of the art. His most famous patron was the Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley.Many believe that the Earl of Southampton is the âDark Ladyâ that Shakespeare wrote certain sonnets for. Finally, William Herbert, the Earl of Pembroke, was his last patron.If you want to know who Shakespeare's patron was at a certain time you will need to do a little research.Answer #1). William Shakespeare actually had several patrons over his career. The obvious patrons are the rulers during his career--Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Generally, the ruling bodies of a society will be the major patrons of the art. His most famous patron was the Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley.