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John Shakespeare ( c. 1531 – 7 September 1601) was an English businessman and politician who was the father of William Shakespeare. Active in Stratford-upon-Avon, he was a glover and whittawer ( leather worker) by trade.
John Shakespeare was a successful glovemaker, wool dealer, and civic leader in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Mary Arden and had eight children, including the famous playwright William Shakespeare.
Learn about the life and career of John Shakespeare, the father of William Shakespeare, from his humble beginnings as a farmer to his rise as a prominent citizen of Stratford. Discover his role in the town council, his marriage, his children, his religion and his legacy.
English author. Also known as: Bard of Avon, Swan of Avon, William Shakspere. Written by. Terence John Bew Spencer. Professor of English Language and Literature, 1958–78; Director, Shakespeare Institute, 1961–78, University of Birmingham, England. General Editor, The New Penguin Shakespeare and the Penguin Shakespeare... Terence John Bew Spencer,
Learn about the biography, family, and career of William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of the English Renaissance. Find out how he was related to John Shakespeare, his father, and other members of his family.
Learn about the life of John Shakespeare, William Shakespeare's father, through a fictional monologue. Hear how he rose from a glover to a wool merchant and an alderman, and how he supported his son's career as a playwright.
Learn about the life and background of John Shakespeare, the father of William Shakespeare, who rose from a farmer to a prominent citizen of Stratford-upon-Avon. Find out how he was related to the Arden family, his political career, his religious beliefs, and his coat of arms.
