As was common at the time Shakespeare referred to Romanies and believe they were Egyptians .
However , by the Elizabethan era this was a popular topic of the time , and suggests in his writings that William Shakespeare was influenced by tales or interaction 's with the Romanies .
As was common at the time William Shakespeare referred to Romanies and believe Romanies were Egyptians .
However , by the Elizabethan era this was a popular topic of the time , and suggests in his writings that William Shakespeare was influenced by tales or interaction 's with the Romanies .