At 18, Shakespeare married 26-years old Anne Hathaway. Because of the age difference and Anne’s pregnancy, it was suspected that the wedding was a necessity.

They had three children, a daughter Susanna, born in 1583, and twins Hamnet and Judith, born in 1585. Hamnet and Judith were baptized at Holy Trinity Church on February 2nd, 1585. They are believed to owe their names to Hamnet Sadler, a baker who was a witness to Shakespeare’s will, and his wife, Judith. Shakespeare’s son Hamnet died at 11.