William Shakespeare
English playwright and poet
William Shakespeare 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". Wikipedia
Born: April 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Died: April 23, 1616 (age 52 years), Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Spouse: Anne Hathaway (m. 1582–1616)
Children: Hamnet Shakespeare, Judith Quiney, and Susanna Hall
Education: King Edward VI School
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