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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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ViviWilliam Shakespeare came from a big family. He had 4 sisters and 3 brothers. However, some of them died from the black plague.
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What are the names of Shakespeare's parents brothers and sisters?
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How many your brother and sister called?
william shakespeare had 3 sisters and 4 brothers
What were Shakespeare's sisters and brothers names?
Joan, Margaret, Anne, Joan again, Gilbert, Richard and Edmund.
Where did William Shakespeare come in the family?
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.
Did William Shakespeare have any brothers?
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)
