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William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 – April 23, 1616) was a famous English playwright, poet and actor.
He is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the world’s top dramatists.
William Shakespeare is considered the most influential writer in the English language, having written 39 plays, 154 sonnets and three long narrative poems during his lifetime.
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| Name: | William Shakespeare |
| Date of Birth: | April 26, 1564 (52 years old) |
| place of birth: | Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
| die: | 23 April 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
| Country of Citizenship: | U.K. |
| high: | 1.7 m |
| parents: | John Shakespeare, Mary Shakespeare |
| Brothers and sisters: | Joan Shakespeare, Edmund Shakespeare, Margaret Shakespeare, Gilbert Shakespeare, Anne Shakespeare, Richard Shakespeare |
| spouse: | Anne Hathaway (m. 1582-1616) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Hamnet Shakespeare, Susannah Hall, Judith Queeney |
| Profession: | Actor • Playwright |
| net worth: | $3.5 million to $4 million |
Early life and education
William Shakespeare was born into the family of John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare. His father, John Shakespeare, was a city councillor and glove maker. His mother, Mary Arden, was the daughter of a wealthy landowner family. John Shakespeare was originally from Snitfield, Warwickshire, England.
William Shakespeare was an Englishman. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptized on 26 April 1564. Although his exact date of birth is unknown, tradition places his birth on 23 April, St George’s Day.
William Shakespeare was the third of eight children of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. He was the eldest surviving son of the family. His siblings included Joan Shakespeare, Edmund Shakespeare, Margaret Shakespeare, Gilbert Shakespeare, Anne Shakespeare and Richard Shakespeare.
He was educated at the King’s New School in Stratford, a public school chartered in 1553. Shakespeare’s alma mater was about a quarter mile (400 m) from his home.
Profession
Although the exact year William Shakespeare began his writing career is unknown, historians say it was between 1585 and 1592. He soon became a successful playwright, actor, and part owner of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later known as the King’s Men).
Most of William Shakespeare’s known works were written between 1589 and 1613. The playwright’s early works were mainly comedies and historical plays; these works are considered the best in these genres. After this, until 1608, he wrote mainly tragedies. His famous tragedies include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Later in his life, he wrote tragicomedies (also called love plays) and collaborated with other playwrights.
During William Shakespeare’s lifetime, most of his plays were published in editions of varying quality and accuracy. However, in 1623, two of William Shakespeare’s fellow actors and friends, John Hemings and Henry Condell, published a more authoritative text called the First Folio. The First Folio is a posthumous collection of his dramatic works, including all but two of his plays. The publication’s preface is a prophetic poem written by Shakespeare’s former rival, Ben Johnson.
William Shakespeare is regarded as the most influential writer in the English language, and his works are constantly studied and reinterpreted. He was an influential figure in the English Renaissance. He is often regarded as England’s national poet and the poet of Avon. During his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and several verses of unknown authorship. His plays have been translated into all the major languages of the world. His works have been performed more times than any other playwright.
work
- village
- Othello
- Romeo and Juliet
- Macbeth
- King Lear
- Henry V
- Richard III
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Julius Caesar
- storm
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Personal life
William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when he was 18 years old. Anne Hathaway was 26 years old when they got married. On November 27, 1582, the Worcester Parish issued a marriage license to the couple. Six months after the marriage, Anne Hathaway gave birth to their first daughter, Susanna Hall. Susanna Hall was baptized on May 26, 1583.
Almost two years after Susanna Hall was born, Anne Hathaway gave birth to twins, a son named Hamnet Shakespeare and a daughter named Judith Shakespeare. The children were baptized on February 2, 1585. Hamnet Shakespeare died at the age of 11, of unknown causes. He was buried on August 11, 1596.
William Shakespeare lived between London and Stratford for most of his life. He died on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52. The cause of William Shakespeare’s death is unknown, and he died within a month of signing his will. His wife Anne Hathaway and two daughters, Susanna Hall and Judith Shakespeare, survived him.
William Shakespeare left most of his vast estate to his eldest daughter, Susanna Hall. He was buried in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church two days after his death. He had four grandchildren: Elizabeth Barnard, Richard Quine, Thomas Quine and Shakespeare Quine.
net worth
William Shakespeare earned money through his writings. He also inherited a fortune after his parents died. William Shakespeare’s estate is estimated to be worth $3.5 million to $4 million (USD).
