The Life of William Shakespeare

• The Life of William Shakespeare

• Notes

William Shakespeare was born April 23rd, 1564 in Stratford upon Avon.

• Birth

• William Shakespeare was born April 23rd, 1564 in Stratford upon Avon.
• He was baptized on April 26th.

William was the third child, and first son, of John and Mary Shakespeare.

• Family

• William was the third child, and first son, of John and Mary Shakespeare.
• John Shakespeare, was a whittawer, a maker of leather goods. (such as purses, belts and gloves).
• John was also a prominent man in Stratford. By 1560, he was one of fourteen members of the town council.