William Shakespeare was born into a prosperous family in Stratford-upon-Avon. His father, a glover, became mayor of the town, although he later fell upon hard times.
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Of the time he was "middle class" not wealthy.
William Shakespeare Hays was born in 1837.
William Shakespeare - singer - was born on 1948-11-19.
John Shakespeare, (William Shakespeare's father) was born in 1530.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford on Avon.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
Shakespeare's family was of the wealthy merchant class or petty gentry. His mother's family was gentry and Shakespeare worked hard to raise his father's status by getting him a grant of arms.
William Shakespeare Burton was born in 1824.
William Shakespeare Hays was born in 1837.
William Shakespeare - cricketer - was born in 1893.
William Shakespeare - singer - was born on 1948-11-19.
William Shakespeare Hall was born on 1825-12-25.
John Shakespeare, (William Shakespeare's father) was born in 1530.
John Shakespeare was born in 1531
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford on Avon.
William Shakespeare was born on April 23,1564
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
Shakespeare, like everyone else in England was required by law to belong to the Church of England. This was a form of Protestant Christianity.