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March 4, 1670

Will of Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and his last surviving descendant: original copy

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March 4, 1670

Will of Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and his last surviving descendant: registered copy

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January 29, 1670

Will of Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and his last surviving descendant: probate copy

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ca. 1677

Shakespeare, "the great Poet and Commedian": his arms described in blazon

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ca. 1700

Sketch of arms of "Shakespeare the player" in a heraldic scrapbook

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ca. 1700

Ralph Brooke's compilation of arms granted by William Dethick: includes the arms of "Shakespeare the player"

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ca. 1614 - ca. 1705

Armorial compiled by various heralds, with the coat of arms of “William Shackspeare"

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1558 - 1776

Parish Register, Holy Trinity Church

The parish register for Holy Trinity Church contains five references to William Shakespeare.

ca. late 17th century

Alphabet of Arms, with blank entry for "Shakespere"

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ca. 17th century

Armorial with the arms of "Shakespear the player"

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