Shakespeare's wife was named Anne Hathaway. They married in November 1582 when Shakespeare was just 18 years old, and Anne was 26, which was considered somewhat unusual for the time. Their marriage license was issued with a special license that allowed for a quicker ceremony, possibly due to Anne's pregnancy; their first child, Susanna, was born just six months later. Shakespeare and Anne had two other children, twins Hamnet and Judith. Despite some speculation about their relationship, particularly due to Shakespeare's long absences, Anne played a significant role in his life and legacy until her death in 1623.