Shakespeare was baptized on April 23, 1564 in Holy Trinity Church. Because of the lack of birth records, this is the date we acknowledge as his birthday. He grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. William Shakespeare’s parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. William was the third child, having two older sisters Joan and Judith. There are not many records as to Shakespeare’s early life. According to scholars, Shakespeare may have attended the King’s New School. (William Shakespeare Biography). At this school, they taught how to read and write.
Shakespeare married at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway. She was 26 when they married. Both Shakespeare and Hathaway had their first child, Susanna, in 1583. After a couple years, Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare married at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway. She was 26 when they married. Both Shakespeare and Hathaway had their first child, Susanna, in 1583. After a couple years, Anne Hathaway