William of Stratford Part 1: 'To You Your Father Should Be As a God’

The History Of European Theatre

Episode 117:

‘To you your father should be as a God’.

- A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Act 1 Scene 1

The first of a series of episodes covering the biography of William of Stratford.

Richard Shakespeare – William’s grandfather

Richard Shakespeare – William’s uncle

John Shakespeare – William’s father

His move to Stratford Upon Avon

His trade as a glover

The question of the midden heap

Marriage to Mary Arden

The elder children of John and Mary Shakespeare

The question of William’s birthdate

The effect of the plague in Stratford that summer

The younger children of John and Mary Shakespeare

The business interests of John Shakespeare

The legal activates of John Shakespeare

The rise to become Mayor of Stratford

The application for a coat of arms

Accusations of usury

Financial worries

The withdrawal from the council and church

Final years and death

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