Why do we have limited knowledge about William Shakespeare’s early life?

Question

His family’s reluctance to share information
Insufficient interest in recording historical event
Shakespeare’s intentional efforts to conceal his early life
Lack of historical documents from that Period

Answer 1

There are a few factors that contribute to our limited knowledge about William Shakespeare's early life. One reason is that his family may have been reluctant to share personal information about him. Additionally, during Shakespeare's time, there may have been insufficient interest in recording historical events, especially details about the lives of common people.

It is also possible that Shakespeare himself made intentional efforts to conceal his early life for personal or professional reasons. Finally, the lack of historical documents from that period, as well as the fact that many records from Shakespeare's time have not survived, also contribute to the gaps in our knowledge about his early life.