Biography kid shakespeare william
Shakespeares funerary monumentin Stratford-upon-Avon..
Biography kid shakespeare william
William Shakespeare facts for kids
Quick facts for kids William Shakespeare | |
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William Shakespeare | |
| Born | 1564 (baptized) Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
| Died | 23 April 1616 Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Playwright, actor |
| Known for | Plays and poetry |
Shakespeare's Memorial Theatre opened in 1879 and burned down in 1926. It was replaced by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an Englishauthor who wrote 37 plays and also two long poems in his lifetime.
He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard")
Shakespeare wrote his works between about 1590 and 1613.
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He lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, England. His plays are still performed today. He is often quoted in modern writing.
By 1594 he was an actor in The Chamberlain's Men acting company.
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