On April 26, 1564, John Shakespeare's son, William, was baptized at the Stratford Parish Church. No one knows for certain when his birthday was. It was thought that young Shakespeare began attending school at the age 7, in Stratford. Before Shakespeare reached the age of 13, his family endured hardships. Shakespeare's formal schooling ended. At that time, William may have begun helping his father in the gloving business. At a young age, Shakespeare may have viewed annual plays and seen traveling artists. These performances possibly influenced his love for plays. William Shakespeare was an…
