William Shakespeare
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23 April, 1616
William Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
25 March, 1616
Shakespeare signed his last will and testament.
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Birth of William Shakespeare
April 23, 1564 (assumed)
William Shakespeare is believed to have been born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it is traditionally celebrated on April 23, based on the baptismal record of April 26, 1564, at Holy Trinity Church.
Start of Education
1571
Shakespeare likely began his education at the King’s New School in Stratford-upon-Avon, a local grammar school, at the age of seven, following the standard educational practices of the time.
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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.