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Denise Keay's avatar

Susanna would have been around 60 when James Cooke visited her and they argued about whether or not a manuscript Cooke wanted to acquire had been written by her husband. I wonder if her eyesight was poor (cataracts?) and she was past recognising his handwriting, rather than unable to. Even so, it's definitely odd that a rising citizen like Mr Shakspere didn't arrange some education for his daughters, if only enough to read books on huswifery, and write down recipes.

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Decimus Erasmus Buglawton's avatar

Dear Dr. Williams,

I think it would be interesting for you to watch my videos (about my book "Debugging Shakespeare") - which make the claim that the man we call "Shakespeare" (and probably called himself at some time!), was born in the salt town of Nantwich, Cheshire. Here is a link to my playlist called "Bard Videos", which initially use an avatar voice - but later I switch to my own voice (which is an improvement I think).

Nearly 100% is brand new research and discovery. I find it staggering how much evidence has been missed during research on the bard. Along the way, I even discovered that John Milton was most likely a son of the bard. This is, of course, history changing if true, and I suggest you are not one of the ostriches that I keep coming across who don't want to listen to the arguments!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrpViIj8rNgU4e7RBcqHsTct2Z1Ttv07

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Robin Williams's avatar

I have indeed watched several of your videos, DEB! Very interesting, but too speculative for my personal tastes. But carry on!

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Decimus Erasmus Buglawton's avatar

I am pleased to pronounce you a non-ostrich

The YouTube videos are a tiny fraction of the 330,000 word book and don’t go into much detail. I mentioned the Milton connection - which is not known about - but I haven’t properly announced the John Donne connection or the Isaac Newton connections yet!

I have however hinted at the John Dryden connection. I have documented genealogical charts supporting these associations that are too large to present in an easily digested form.

I have also personally seen original manuscripts in various institutions who don’t know what they have yet because they are not signed by the bard in his “own” name of course.

I made a new video yesterday about the Llanrwst bridge and almshouses that you may find interesting. Thank you for responding

https://youtu.be/-rCX-i-zTU8?si=sZm0IehTURRe7dsh

Best Wishes,

Decimus

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Decimus Erasmus Buglawton's avatar

My latest video examines the genealogical relationship of the polymath, "William Shakespeare", with his likely progeny (sons, grandsons ...). It seems clear that there is a clear "genius gene" associated with the bard - such that he was the progenitor of many of our "renaissance scientists" and artists - who literally defined that period.

John Milton, John Wilkins, Walter Pope and even Sir Isaac Newton - to name but a few that are documented from existing genealogical documents.

I am holding back on quite a few others - for the time being - because of the "incredulity" and implications of it all in just one "session". You can either participate or simply ignore these revelations - it's up to you - but I believe they are genuine and hitherto largely unexplored.

https://youtu.be/eJPZGrXuVi8?si=q4UBWEvYkZUQ23we

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