Mary Shakespeare

Mary Shakespeare (née Arden; c. 1537 — September 1608) was the mother of William Shakespeare.

Mary Shakespeare
Postcard depicting the Arden cottage, Mary and young William
Born
Mary Arden

c.1536–1538
Wilmcote, England
DiedSeptember 1608 (1609) (aged c. 70)
Burial placeChurch of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon
SpouseJohn Shakespeare (m. 1557–1601; his death)
Children8, including William, Gilbert, Joan and Edmund
Parent
  • Robert Arden (father)
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