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What was Shakespeare’s Last Will and Testament? //Answer Prepared By: Andrea R// On March 25th, 1616, William Shakespeare wrote his will. Even though the cause of his death is unknown, it was clear that he was going to die soon. In his will, he left his daughter, Judith, 150 Euros. Then, if she lived for three more years, she would receive another 150 Euros. If she didn’t live for three more years, the money would go to his granddaughter, Elizabeth Hall. He left his sister Joan 30 Euros and permitted her to stay in the two houses he owned on Henley Street. He left his three nephews 5 Euros. To his granddaughter Elizabeth, he left all his silver plates. To the poor in Stratford, he left 10 Euros. To his various friends in his will he left his sword and various small bequests. Shakespeare was very organized and set on what he was going to give everyone. In his will, he left his wife his “second best bed”. Also, to this day, no one knows exactly what killed Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s Will and Testament will always be a mystery because why would he leave almost nothing to his wife? This will brings up many questions that we will never know that answer too. Works Cited- Francois, Laroque. //The Age of Shakespeare//. 1. Abrams, NY: Discoveries, 1993. Print. The Last Will and Testament of William Shakespeare." 2003. An Authorship Analysis . 14 Apr 2009 []. "The Last Will and Testament of William Shakespeare." //William Shakespeare the Complete Works//. 2003. William Shakespeare . 14 Apr 2009 [].