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William Shakespeare

English playwright and poet (1564–1616)

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Occupation

Playwright

Born in

Stratford-upon-Avon

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Born
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Died
April 23, 1616
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William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.

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1616

Death of William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare dies in Stratford-upon-Avon.

1613

Purchase of a Gatehouse in Blackfriars

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Shakespeare's Last Play

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Shakespeare likely writes his last play, 'Henry VIII' (or 'All Is True').

1611

The Tempest

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Shakespeare writes 'The Tempest'.

1610

Cymbeline

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Shakespeare writes 'Cymbeline'.

1609

Shakespeare's Sonnets Published

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Shakespeare's Sonnets are published.

1608

Coriolanus

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Jan 1, 1608

Shakespeare writes 'Coriolanus'.

1606

Antony and Cleopatra

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Shakespeare writes 'Antony and Cleopatra'.

King Lear

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Shakespeare writes 'King Lear'.

Macbeth

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Jan 1, 1606

Shakespeare writes 'Macbeth'.

1601

Hamlet

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Shakespeare writes 'Hamlet'.

1599

The Globe Theatre Opens

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1596

The Merchant of Venice

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Shakespeare writes 'The Merchant of Venice'.

1595

Romeo and Juliet

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Shakespeare writes 'Romeo and Juliet'.

1594

Shakespeare Joins Lord Chamberlain's Men

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Shakespeare joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men acting company.

1593

Venus and Adonis Published

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Shakespeare's poem 'Venus and Adonis' is published.

1591

Henry VI, Part 2

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Jan 1, 1591

Shakespeare writes 'Henry VI, Part 2'.

1590

Move to London

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1583

Daughter Susanna Hall Born

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May 26, 1583

Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna Hall, is born.

1582

Marriage to Anne Hathaway

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Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway.

1564

Baptism of William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon.