It is accepted that Shakespeare, the years of life which vary in some sources, was born in April 1564. The exact date is still not known to anyone, since no documentary evidence was found. But in the Church book is the date of his baptism on 26 April.He was born in Central England in the town Stratford-upon-Avon. It is known that his father was John Shakespeare, who was originally a craftsman (engaged in the manufacture of gloves). Later he occupied the position of Alderman, that is, in fact, the head of the municipal Assembly, and then became head of the city Council. John was quite a wealthy man, as evidenced by the fact that he always paid huge fines for not attending Church services. There were rumors that Shakespeare is a senior is a secret Catholic. Mother of the future playwright was Mary Arden, from an old and respectable Saxon family. William Shakespeare (years of life 1564-1616) had seven brothers and sisters. He was the third child in the family.