He had 7 siblings but he knew only the 5 who were younger than he was.
His parents' first daughter was named Joan (1558-1558) died at 2 months of age, and the second, Margaret (1562-1563) also died as an infant.
His other siblings were Gilbert (1566-1612), another daughter named Joan (1569-1646), Anne (1571-1579), Richard (1574-1613), and Edmund (1580-1607).
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William Shakespeare came from a big family. He had 4 sisters and 3 brothers. However, some of them died from the black plague.
No, he had three brothers and four sisters, three of whom died as children. The remaining sister was the only one of his siblings to outlive him.
He had 4 sisters and 3 brothers. i thought this might help you because couldn't find the number. i did some research and found this information.
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william shakespeare had 3 sisters and 4 brothers
Joan, Margaret, Anne, Joan again, Gilbert, Richard and Edmund.
William Shakespeare was the eldest of his brothers and sisters, although two older sisters had died as babies. Another sister died at the age of eight. He had three younger brothers and one younger sister who lived to become adults, but only his sister Joan survived him.
Yes, he had three: Richard, Edmund and Gilbert. All three lived to adulthood, but died before their older brother. Edmund (the youngest) actually followed William into the theatre world. (see related question)