Anne Hathaway (Shakespeare) facts for kids
Anne Hathaway (born 1555 or 1556 – died August 6, 1623) was an English woman known for being the wife of the famous playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. She spent her entire life in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, even when Shakespeare was living and working in London.
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Who Was Anne Hathaway?
Anne Hathaway was born in Shottery, a small village very close to Stratford-upon-Avon. Her family owned a farm, and it is believed she grew up in a charming cottage that you can still visit today. Not much is known about her childhood or early life.
Marriage to William Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway married William Shakespeare in 1582. She was about 26 years old, and Shakespeare was 18. Their wedding took place in the village of Temple Grafton, which is near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Their Children
Anne and William had three children together. Their first child, a daughter named Susanna, was born in 1583. Two years later, in 1585, they had twins: a son named Hamnet and another daughter named Judith. Sadly, Hamnet died when he was only 11 years old.
Life in Stratford
Anne Hathaway lived in Stratford-upon-Avon for her whole life. While William Shakespeare became famous in London, writing his plays and poems, Anne stayed in their home in Stratford. She managed the household and raised their children there.
Her Final Years
Anne Hathaway died on August 6, 1623, in Stratford-upon-Avon. She was 67 or 68 years old. She is buried next to her husband, William Shakespeare, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon. Her tombstone has an inscription that honors her memory.
Images for kids
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Hathaway family cottage near Stratford
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Inscribed brass on Anne Shakespeare's tombstone in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon
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A 19th-century German engraving depicting Shakespeare as a family man surrounded by his children, who listen entranced to his stories. His wife Anne is portrayed at the right sewing a garment.
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Falstaff: part of the sculpture park in the cottage garden
See also
In Spanish: Anne Hathaway (Shakespeare) para niños
