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William Shakespeare
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
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William Shakespeare[a] (c. 23[b] April 1564 – 23 April 1616)[c] was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratf
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William Shakespeare - Biodata
William Shakespeare - Biodata
The Chandos portrait, artist and authenticity unconfirmed. National Portrait galleri, London. Born Baptised 26 April 1564 (birth date unknown) Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England Died Occupation Literary movement Spouse(s) Children Relative(s) Signature 23 April 1616 (aged 52) Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England Playwright, poet, actor English Renaissance theatre Anne Hathaway (m. 15821616) Susanna ingångsrum Hamnet Shakespeare Judith Quiney John Shakespeare (father) Mary Shakespeare (mother)
William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616)[nb 1] was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist.[1] He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon".[2][nb 2] His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays,[nb 3] 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems.
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William Shakespeare
1564-1616
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Who Was William Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era. He was an important member of the King’s Men theatrical company from roughly 1594 onward. Known throughout the world, Shakespeare’s works—at least 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 2 narrative poems—capture the range of human emotion and conflict and have been celebrated for more than 400 years. Details about his personal life are limited, though some believe he was born and died on the same day, April 23, 52 years apart.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: William Shakespeare
BORN: c. April 23, 1564
DIED: c. April 23, 1616
BIRTHPLACE: Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom
SPOUSE: Anne Hathaway (1582-1616)
CHILDREN: Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus
Early Life
The personal life of William Shakespeare is somewhat of a mystery. There are two primary sources that provide histor