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Shakespeare, William, (1564-1616), Dramatist

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Surname: Shakespeare
Forenames: William
Gender: Male
Date: 1564-1616
History: Playwright
Biography: ODNB link for Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) Dramatist
References: DNB; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/P275529 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P158389 )
Online related resources Bibliography of British and Irish History link for William Shakespeare
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
Late 19th century; 1996: William Shakespeare's will: three oak and glass display frames, and oak storage box....
The National Archives, Kew
PROB 1/4A
2
1610-1620: Court of Requests: William Shakespeare: Documents of Shakespearean Interest
The National Archives, Kew
REQ 4
3
22 June 1616: G Will of William Shakespeare 25 March 1616. Proved 22 June 1616.
The National Archives, Kew
PROB 1/4
4
literary MSS
See information in published source
See Index of English literary MSS vol 1 1450-1625
5
1602-14: deeds and papers
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
ER27
NRA 4523 Shakespeare misc