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