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William Shakespeare only had one son, Hamnet.

Hamnet had a twin sister called Judith and they were named after some of Shakespeare's friends. Hamnet died of unknown causes aged eleven. His name is similar to the main character in one of Shakespeares' plays, Hamlet, which is about death. Many believe Hamnet's death inspired Hamlet.

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