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   William Shakespeare (c. 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) 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").

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   Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, eight years his senior, when he was 18. They had three children: Susanna and twins Judith and Hamnet. Hamnet died at the age of 11.

   Read more below: Shakespeare the man: Life

   How many plays did Shakespeare write?

   There is some dispute about how many plays Shakespeare wrote. The general consensus is 37. 

   Read more below: Chronology of Shakespeare’s plays

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   Although the amount of factual knowledge available about Shakespeare is surprisingly large for one of his station in life, many find it a little disappointing, for it is mostly gleaned from documents of an official character. Dates of baptisms, marriages, deaths, and burials; wills, conveyances, legal processes, and payments by the court—these are the dusty details. There are, however, many contemporary allusions to him as a writer, and these add a reasonable amount of flesh and blood to the biographical skeleton.

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of William Shakespeare, the greatest dramatist of all time. Explore his early years, family, lost years, plays, poems, sonnets, and legacy.

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   Oct 3, 2011 · Learn about the life and works of William Shakespeare, the greatest English-speaking writer in history and England's national poet. Explore his childhood, family, career, legacy and the mysteries surrounding his life and death.

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   Learn about the life and works of William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright and poet of the English Renaissance. Explore his family, career, legacy, and quotes on this comprehensive website.

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   William Shakespeare, (baptized April 26, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Eng.—died April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon), English poet and playwright, often considered the greatest writer in world literature.

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    When was William Shakespeare born?

    • No birth records exist, but an old church record indicates that William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. From this, it is believed he was born on or near April 23, 1564, and this is the date scholars acknowledge as Shakespeare’s birthday.

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    Who was William Shakespeare and what did he do?

    • 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.

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    How did Shakespeare become famous?

    • As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. Even without knowing everything about his life, fans of Shakespeare have imagined and reimagined him according to their own tastes.

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    Was Shakespeare a good writer?

    • Shakespeare was a prolific writer during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period). Shakespeare’s plays are perhaps his most enduring legacy, but they are not all he wrote. Shakespeare’s poems also remain popular to this day.

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    Learn about the biography, family, and career of William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of the English Renaissance. Explore primary sources, essays, and a timeline of his life on the Folger website.