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William Shakespeare 1564–1616

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have William Shakespeare in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born BEF 23 APR 1564 · Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Died 23 APR 1616 · Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Father (1537–1601)
Mother
Siblings
Records
UK and Ireland, Find a … Famous People Throughout History Geni World Family Tree

Researchers connected through William Shakespeare 1564–1616

and 5 more tree owners connected with William Shakespeare 1564–1616

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Shakespeare began in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. William Shakespeare passed away in 1616 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  2. 2
    Record Famous People Throughout History

  3. 3
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1564
Birth of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Birth
1564
William Shakespeare was baptized in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Baptism
1616
Death of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Death
1616
Burial of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Shakespeare

This ancestor line traces from Snitterfield, Warwickshire, England (1537) to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (1564) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England and died in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William Shakespeare's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Shakespeare PTP
1564–1616
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Parents
PTP
1537–1601
Snitterfield, Warwickshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Shakespeare's Descendants

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WS
William Shakespeare PTP 1564–1616