Quiz: William Shakespeare's Descendants
What is the name of Shakespeare's only granddaughter?
- Shakespeare's only granddaughter was named Elizabeth. She was the first child of Shakespeare's eldest daughter, Susanna.
Which of Shakespeare's descendants died without having any children?
- Elizabeth Barnard, the only daughter of Shakespeare's daughter Susanna, died without having any children.
Who among Shakespeare's descendants became a member of parliament?
- William Barnard, the grandson of Shakespeare's daughter Judith, became a member of parliament.
Which of Shakespeare's descendants was knighted?
- William Davenant, the godson of Shakespeare and a poet and playwright himself, was knighted.
Who among Shakespeare's descendants was a physician?
- John Hall, who married Shakespeare's daughter Susanna, was a physician.
Which of Shakespeare's descendants was a playwright?
- William Davenant, who was also a theater manager and founder of the Duke's Company, was a playwright.
Which of Shakespeare's descendants was involved in a scandalous love affair?
- Tom Quiney, Shakespeare's son-in-law, was sued for getting a woman pregnant before marrying her.
Who among Shakespeare's descendants was a painter?
- Judith Quiney, Shakespeare's youngest daughter, was married to a painter named Thomas Nash.
Which of Shakespeare's descendants inherited New Place, the house where Shakespeare spent his final years?
- Thomas Quiney, who was married to Shakespeare's youngest daughter Judith, inherited New Place, the house where Shakespeare spent his final years.
What is the name of the American actor who claims to be a descendant of Shakespeare?
- Tom Hanks, the American actor, claims to be a distant relative of William Shakespeare through his mother's side.
