What were Shakespeare's parents jobs?

Answer 1

William's father, John Shakespeare, was a glover and leather merchant in Stratford -upon-Avon
John Shakespeare made gloves and was a merchant of leather.
Shakespears father was John Shakespeare, he was a Glover, a whittawer or a person who worked with white leather, a Farmer and later in life he became an Alderman. Source Wikipedia.

Answer 2

Shakespears father was John Shakespeare, he was a Glover, a whittawer or a person who worked with white leather, a Farmer and later in life he became an Alderman. Shakespeare's father was a dealer in and maker of fine leather goods, such as gloves and purses.

Answer 3

his father john shakespeare was a trader in corn, wheat, leather and agriculural products. He is however more famous as a glover and whittawer (maker of fine leathers suitable for gloves).

Answer 4

John Shakespeare was a glover and then a local money lender and also was an ale tester.

Answer 5

William Shakespeare's father was a glove maker and wool merchant.

Answer 6

He was a shopkeeper and sold fine leather goods, such as gloves and purses.

Answer 7

glove maker and merchant