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Yes he was.
His parents were John and Mary. They had eight children altogether, including William. The first three were: Joan (1558, died in infancy), Margaret (1562-1563), then William (1564-1616). By the time William was born the first two children had died. His mother, Mary, had five more childre after William.. Hence William was the eldest of six surviving children List of Shakespeare's 3 sisters and 4 brothers: # Sisters: Joan (died in infancy), Margaret (died in infancy), Joan, Anne # Brothers: Gilbert, Richard, Edmund. For more information about Shakespeare's family and family tree, see Related links below.
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LaoYes. Shakespeare was the third child of John and Mary Shakespeare. Their first two children, both girls, had died before reaching the age of two. Shakespeare had two younger sisters and three younger brothers. One of his sisters died when she was 8, but all the rest lived to adulthood.
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Who was Shakespeare's oldest son?
yes William shakespeare was the oldest son :)
Was Shakespeare the oldest sibling?
No he wasn't the only child. He had a sister called Joan, who unfortunately died from bubonic plague, at two months. Then Margaret, William, and Gilbert. Another baby was born, and she was called Joan, she died at a reasonable age of 77. Then Anne, Richard and Edmund. Anne died at the age of seven, because of bubonic plague. For further information visit the related link.
How many children were in William Shakespeare's family?
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was one of 8 children born to his parents John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Shakespeare. The first were two girls who died in infancy, Joan and Margaret. His other brothers and sisters were- Gilbert (1566-1612)- Joan 1569-1646)- Anne (1571-1579)- Richard (1574-1613)- Edmund 1580-1607)Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1562. They had three children, two girls and a boy.- Susannah (Susanna) Shakespeare Hall (1563-1649)- Judith Shakespeare Quiney (1565-1662)- Hamnet Shakespeare (Judith's twin, 1565-1576)Shakespeare had 4 grandchildren, but all died without leaving heirs.
Who was John Shakespeare?
John Shakespeare (1531-1601) was William Shakespeare's father. He and his wife Mary Arden Shakespeare had 8 children, five of whom survived to adulthood. Their oldest son, William, was born in 1564. John was a glover and whittawer, which is a worker in fine leather, in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. He held several municipal positions in the town, but later in life appears to have been down on his luck and gave them up.
What was Shakespeares youngest daughter name?
Hard to answer. You know why? His two youngest children were born on the same day, with no indication of which one came first: the boy, Hamnet, or the girl, Judith.
