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Anne Shakespeare (née Hathaway; 1556 – 6 August 1623) was the wife of William Shakespeare, an English poet, playwright and actor. They were married in 1582, when Hathaway was 26 years old and Shakespeare was 18. She outlived her husband by seven years.
William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in November 1582 and they remained married until Shakespeare's death. At the time of their marriage William was 18, while Anne was 26—and pregnant with their first child.
Nov 17, 2019 · Anne Hathaway married William Shakespeare in November 1582. She was 26, and he was 18. The couple lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is roughly 100 miles northwest of London. It appears the two had a shotgun wedding.
- Lee Jamieson
Aug 2, 2024 · Anne Hathaway was the wife of William Shakespeare. She was probably born at Shottery, near Stratford, the daughter of Richard Hathaway, a local landowner. She was married to Shakespeare in November 1582, when he was 18 and when she, according to the sole evidence of an inscription on her.
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Apr 26, 2023 · Wedding to William Shakespeare. Anne Hathaway married William Shakespeare in November 1582 when she was thought to be 26 years old, and he was just 18. This age difference was not uncommon for the time, and the marriage was likely arranged by their parents.
- Amy Irvine
Born in Shottery, near Stratford, in 1556 (some sources cite 1557); died in 1623; daughter of Richard Hathaway (a farmer) and his first wife (name unknown); married William Shakespeare, in 1582; children: Susanna Shakespeare (b. 1583); (twins) Judith Shakespeare and Hamnet Shakespeare (b. 1585).
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Apr 2, 2014 · Anne Hathaway was the wife of William Shakespeare. The couple married in 1582 when she was 26 and he was 18. Shortly after their marriage they had a daughter, Susanna.
