Shakespeare was born the 23rd of April of 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and he died the 23rd of April of 1616. He was the greatest poem and play writer of ever in the English language.
His family was well-off. His father was John Shakespeare, aglovemaker, a shop keeper, land owner a the mayor of Stratford. His mother Mary Arden was inherited land wich was bequeathed to William. William had 7 borthers and sisters. He probably attended the free grammar school until 15, mainly studying Latin. Read much mythology, Ovid, Plutarch's lives, etc., wich he used as sources.
William married with Anne Hathaway on November 27, 1582. She was 8 years older. And the had 3 children: Susanna, and the twins, Hamnet & Judith.
He lived in London most of his life and had little to do with Stratford, although he became its thrid largest landowner, and eventually retired there.
By 1592, he was recognized as a successful actor on the London stage-as well as a leading poet. He was a member of a repertory group- Chamberlain's Men. He wrote at least 38 plays as well as sonnets (154) and other poems like The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, etc.
He revolutionized the English stage with his dramatic and poetic genius. In 1599 built the Globe Theatre in London. He retired from the theatre his native Stratford sometime between 1611 and 1613- having bought a large house called "New Place".
He died on his 52nd birthday April 23, 1616 in Stratford and was buried in the chancel of the Church of Holy trinity.
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