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In 1556 he was appointed to the envious position of ‘ale taster’ for Stratford. This was the gateway to many civic positions including chamberlain, constable in 1558, alderman in 1564 (shortly after William Shakespeare’s birth), and high bailiff in 1568 (a position equivalent to Mayor).
John Shakespeare (c. 1531 – 7 September 1601) was an English businessman and politician who was the father of William Shakespeare. Active in Stratford-upon-Avon , he was a glover and whittawer ( leather worker ) by trade.
He was appointed High Bailiff in 1568, a highly responsible position equivalent to Mayor, which effectively put him in charge of all public business. And now he was called ‘Master’ Shakespeare. There is evidence that John Shakespeare was a closet Catholic.
Shakspere. Byname: Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon. Baptized: April 26, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Died: April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon. Notable Works: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “All’s Well That Ends Well”
Learn about the biography, family, and career of William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of the English Renaissance. Find out his birthdate, marriage, children, and his role as an actor, playwright, and partner in the London theater.
Shakespeare's father had many jobs, as a matter of fact. Some other interesting details: He was a farmer. He was the official town beer-taster.
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