William Shakespeare
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 (Julian calendar) in Stratford-upon-Avon and died on April 23, 1616 (Julian calendar) in Stratford-upon-Avon, aged about 52. Recorded occupations: playwright, poet, stage actor, writer, actor and dramaturge. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Associated movement: English Renaissance. Fields of work: fiction, theatre, English theatre and drama. Notable works include “Hamlet”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “As You Like It”, “Macbeth”, “A Midsummer Night's Dream” and “Shakespeare's sonnets”. Educated at King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Born
- April 1564 (Julian calendar) · Stratford-upon-Avon
- Died
- April 23, 1616 (Julian calendar) · Stratford-upon-Avon
- Age at death
- about 52
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- playwright, poet, stage actor, writer, actor, dramaturge
- Movements
- English Renaissance
- Notable works
- Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's sonnets
- Education
- King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Wikipedia editions
- 237 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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