Since baptism usually took place a few days after birth, it seems highly likely that Shakespeare was born in April 1564. The existing tradition of Shakespeare's birth on April 23 has no historical basis (at that time, children were not always baptized 3 days after birth).
Since baptism usually took place a few days after birth, it seems highly likely that Shakespeare was born in April 1564. The existing tradition of Shakespeare's birth on April 23 has no historical basis (at that time, children were not always baptized 3 days after birth).