Who was William Shakespeare's grandmother?

Answer 1

His paternal grandparents Were Richard Shakespeare and Abigail Webb and his maternal grandparents were Robert Arden and Mary Webb. Shakespeare's parents were first cousins because both his grandmothers were sisters. Their father's name was John Alexander Webb and their mother's name is unknown.

Answer 2

William Shakespeare had two grandmothers.

His grandfather on his mother's side was Robert Arden. Robert married Mary Webb, and one of their children was Mary Arden, William Shakespeare's mother.

It would seem that Shakespeare's grandparents on his father's side were Richard Shakespeare and Abigail Webb. Richard and Abigal were the parents of John Shakespeare, William Shakespeare's father.

Shakespeare's grandmothers, Mary Webb and Abigail Webb, were sisters. Therefore, William Shakespeare's parents, John and Mary, were cousins.

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Answer 3

Richard Shakespeare is William Shakespeare's Grandfather.

Answer 4

His mother's family were farmers.

Answer 5

He was a farmer

Answer 6

He died