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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) had three younger brothers and two younger sisters (two sisters born before him died as infants).

His brothers were Gilbert (1566-1612), Richard (1574-1613), and Edmund (1580-1607).

His sisters were Joan (1569-1646) and Anne (1571-1579). Sisters Margaret and another named Joan were already deceased.

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