Papers of George Shakespeare, Wolverhampton [manuscript], 1868.

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Papers of George Shakespeare, Wolverhampton [manuscript], 1868.

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Includes letters, notes and photographs relating to George Shakespeare's claim of common descent with William Shakespeare. (1-2) are letters to an unidentified recipient. (3-5) consist of genealogical information. (4) includes a brief note addressed to Mr. John [Bilk?]. (6) consists of 3 photographs of George Shakespeare, one signed and the other two with a printed copy of the pedigree in (5).

6 items : ill. ; 11 x 7 cm to 21 x 13 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Shakespeare, George, 1812-1885

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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. ...