Judith Quiney

William Shakespeare's youngest daughter

Judith Quiney - Thinkers & Philosophers born February 2nd, 1585
Born
Died

1662
364 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born on February 2, 1585, Judith Quiney was the youngest child of playwright William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway. She married Thomas Quiney, a vintner, in 1616. The couple faced personal challenges, including the death of three of their children and a notable scandal regarding Thomas's alleged infidelity. Judith's life was interwoven with her father's legacy, living in Stratford-upon-Avon during a pivotal period in English literature. After her father's death in 1616, she became the owner of the Shakespeare family's estate.

Being the daughter of William Shakespeare

Marrying Thomas Quiney

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