Date:26th of April 1564
Description:Entry in the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, recording the baptism of William Shakespeare on 26 April 1564. The entry is in Latin: 'Gulielmus filius Johannes Shakspere' (William son of John Shakespeare). At a later date the entry was highlighted with crosses so that it could be more easily identified. Using contemporary practice as a guide (and the evidence of his age at death, see burial entry), his date of birth is traditionally taken to have been 23 April. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust reference: DR 243/1
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An Infant Baptism: Shakespeare was baptised 23 April 1564. William Shakespeare, the first boy, but ...
Entry in the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, recording the baptism of William ...
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Donor ref:DR243/1 f.5 baptisms (34/10704)
Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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