Afsar shahidi biography of william shakespeare
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William Shakespeare
1564-1616
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Who Was William Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era.
He was an important member of the King’s Men theatrical company from roughly 1594 onward.
Contributions to that canon's life in other languages: translations of Taras Shevchenko, Lope de.
Known throughout the world, Shakespeare’s works—at least 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 2 narrative poems—capture the range of human emotion and conflict and have been celebrated for more than 400 years. Details about his personal life are limited, though some believe he was born and died on the same day, April 23, 52 years apart.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: William Shakespeare
BORN: c.
April 23, 1564
DIED: c. April 23, 1616
BIRTHPLACE: Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom
SPOUSE: Anne Hathaway (1582-1616)
CHILDREN: Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus
Early Life
The personal life of William Shakespeare is somewhat of a mystery.
There are two primary sources that provide histor