Copy of will of William Shakespeare, 1616 [manuscript], ca. 1747.

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Copy of will of William Shakespeare, 1616 [manuscript], ca. 1747.

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Copied, presumably from the Prerogative Court of Caterbury records, by the Rev. Joseph Greene. Believed by Halliwell-Phillipps (Calendar of Sh. Rarities, 1891, no. 114) to be the earliest transcript [for historical purposes].

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Church of England. Province of Canterbury. Prerogative court

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Greene, Joseph, 1712-1790

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