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English playwright, poet, and actor widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. His works, including 37 plays and 154 sonnets, have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Born April 1, 1564 (age 462)
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William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. He moved to London in the late 1580s and became a shareholder in the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later the King's Men), the playing company that performed his works at the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare wrote approximately 37 plays and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works span tragedy, comedy, and history; notable plays include Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Romeo and Juliet. His sonnets were published in 1609. Shakespeare's works were collected in the First Folio of 1623, which preserved many plays that might otherwise have been lost. He retired to Stratford around 1613 and died on April 23, 1616. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more frequently than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare's influence on English literature and drama remains foundational to the canon.
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William Shakespeare at a glance
- Born
- April 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Known for
- Playwright, Poet, Stage actor, Writer
- Genres
- William Shakespeare's plays, Shakespearean comedy, Shakespearean tragedy, Narrative poetry
- Notable works
- Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream
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