Carolin bohs biography of 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.

This year the location is Stratford-upon-Avon, a historic town in the heart of England, and the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

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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