"John Shakspere's Grant of Arms: Three Curious Aspects (Part One)" https://www.worldshakesbib.org/entry/bbbm171/ Author: Hanaway, Joseph; Baker, John Milnes. Type: Journal Article Year: 2022 Publication Information: The Shakespeare Oxford Newsletter 58, no. 4 (2022): 24–7. Annotation: Discusses Shakespeare's acquisition of coat of arms for his father, John Shakespeare. Contends coat of arms is questionable based on protocol for seeking coat of arms, 1596 Letters Patent for John Shakespeare, challenge to letter validity, and line drawings for arms in 1596 Draft Grants.  Language: English Persons: Shakespeare, John Tags: Authorship Controversy, Biographical Studies WSB Update: Summer 2024 WSB Record Number: bbbm171