Elizabeth Barnard

Descendant of William Shakespeare

Elizabeth, Lady Bernard (née Hall, formerly Nash) (baptised 21 February 1608 – 17 February 1670) was the granddaughter of the English poet, playwright and actor William Shakespeare.

Despite two marriages, she had no children, and was his last surviving descendant.Elizabeth was closely associated with the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

Both her husbands were dedicated supporters of Charles I.