William Shakespeare - Wikipedia
WEBHis date of birth is unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23 April, Saint George's Day. [2] This date, which can be traced to William Oldys and George Steevens, has proved appealing to biographers because Shakespeare died on the same date in 1616.
The Death of Shakespeare | Britannica
WEBOn April 23, 1616, English poet and playwright William Shakespeare died in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon at the age of fifty-two. His death occurred on or near his birthday (the exact date of his birth remains unknown), which may have been the source of a later legend that he fell ill and died after a night of heavy drinking with two ...
William Shakespeare | Plays, Poems, Biography, Quotes, & Facts
WEBMay 5, 2024 · April 26, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Died: April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon. Notable Works: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “All’s Well That Ends Well” “Antony and Cleopatra” “As You Like It” “Coriolanus”
William Shakespeare born | April 23, 1564 | HISTORY
WEBNov 24, 2009 · 1564. William Shakespeare born. The great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1564—at least, by historians' best reckoning.
Life of William Shakespeare - Wikipedia
WEBWilliam Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. His exact date of birth is not known—the baptismal record was dated 26 April 1564—but has been traditionally taken to be 23 April 1564, which is also the Feast Day of Saint George , …
When Was Shakespeare Born? - Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
WEBWilliam Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in April 1564. The exact date of his birth is not recorded, but it is most often celebrated around the world on 23 April.
William Shakespeare: Biography, Playwright, Poet
WEBApr 2, 2024 · 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)...
William Shakespeare Biography - Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
WEBWilliam Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born ), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616.
Shakespeare's life | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBHe died on April 23, 1616—the traditional date of his birthday, though his precise birthdate is unknown. We also do not know the cause of his death. His brother-in-law had died a week earlier, which could imply infectious disease, but Shakespeare’s health may have had a longer decline.
William Shakespeare - Plays, Biography & Poems | HISTORY
WEBOct 3, 2011 · His birthday is traditionally celebrated on April 23, which was the date of his death in 1616 and is the feast day of St. George, the patron saint of England.
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