Richard Shakespeare | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1490 |
| Died | before 10 February 1561 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Grandfather of William Shakespeare |
| Spouse | Abigail Webb |
| Children | John Shakespeare; Henry Shakespeare |
Richard Shakespeare (1490 – before 10 February 1561) was a husbandman of Snitterfield, Warwickshire, four miles (6.5 km) north-northeast of Stratford-upon-Avon, the father of John Shakespeare and the grandfather of William Shakespeare.[1][2]