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'''Richard Shakespeare''' ( |
'''Richard Shakespeare''' ( 1490 - 1560 ) was a native of [[Snitterfield]]. He was the father of [[John Shakespeare]] and grandfather of [[William Shakespeare]]. Virtually nothing is known about him except that he was given land for his services to [[Henry_VII_of_England|King Henry VII of England]]. He was a farmer from around 1530 till his death in 1561 and has been recorded in the Stratford town records for his fines. His father was named John. His wife was Abigal Webb (1510-1590) daugther of Alexander Webb. |
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Revision as of 11:33, 16 July 2007
Richard Shakespeare ( 1490 - 1560 ) was a native of Snitterfield. He was the father of John Shakespeare and grandfather of William Shakespeare. Virtually nothing is known about him except that he was given land for his services to King Henry VII of England. He was a farmer from around 1530 till his death in 1561 and has been recorded in the Stratford town records for his fines. His father was named John. His wife was Abigal Webb (1510-1590) daugther of Alexander Webb.