William Shakespeare's Baptism with entry highlighted

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Date:26th of April 1564

Description:The entry for 26th April 1564 in the parish register of Holy Trinity Chuch, Stratford-upon-Avon.

'Gulielmus filius Johannes Shakspere' - William son of John Shakepeare.

Guiliemus is the Latinised version of the name William.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust reference: DR 243/1


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1550s
Stratford's earliest parish register
Stratford's earliest parish register

The earliest parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, containing ...

1580s
Shakespeare's daughter baptised, 26 May 1583
Shakespeare's daughter baptised, 26 May 1583

Entry in the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (later marked ...

1600s
Burial of William Shakespeare's father, John, 8 September 1601
Burial of William Shakespeare's father, John, 8 September 1601

Entry in the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, recording ...

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Donor ref:DR243/1 (34/10723)

Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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