Most of what is known about Shakespeare comes from church and legal documents. ... England, however, under Elizabeth's rule was the dominant power politically, militarily and economically. ... His parents, John and Mary Arden Shakespeare were an affluent, middle class couple. ... Additionally he served as an alderman and high baliff for Stratford. ... The next recorded piece of information about William is his marriage to Anne Hathaway at age eighteen in November 28, 1582. ...

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