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April 23, 1564
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April 23, 1616
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Bard of Avon
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William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kingdom of England. He was an actor, dramaturge, playwright, poet, and writer. Shakespeare was educated at King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon.
His notable works include 'Hamlet', 'Macbeth', 'Othello', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'The Merchant of Venice', and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', among others. Operating within the genre of English Renaissance theatre, Shakespeare became known by the nickname 'Bard of Avon'.
He was the father of Susanna Hall, Hamnet Shakespeare, and Judith Quiney. His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare passed away on April 23, 1616, in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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