William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had three children together. Their names were Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Susanna was born in 1583, and the twins were born in 1585.
Their family life has often been a topic of interest for scholars and fans of Shakespeare alike. Despite the limited records, it’s known that Shakespeare was married to Anne Hathaway when he was only 18 years old, and she was 26. Their first child, Susanna, arrived just six months after their marriage, indicating that the couple likely had a passionate and hurried courtship.
Tragically, Hamnet, their only son, died at the age of 11, which must have been a devastating loss for the family. The surviving siblings, Susanna and Judith, had their own lives and families after Shakespeare’s passing, but the early loss of Hamnet has often been speculated to have influenced Shakespeare’s later works.