Shakespeare
Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, he was widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon (his birth date is unknown) but was Baptised on the 26 April 1564, and died on the 23 April 1616 (aged 52). At the age of 18, Shakespeare married the 26-year-old Anne Hathaway. six months after the marriage Anne gave birth to a daughter, Susanna, baptised 26 May 1583. Twins, son Hamnet and daughter Judith, followed almost two years later and were baptised 2 February 1585. Hamnet died of unknown causes at the age of 11 and was buried 11 August 1596.
It is thought that Shakespeare wrote 37 plays but it isn't certain.
It is thought that Shakespeare wrote 37 plays but it isn't certain.
Shakespeare's plays can be ordered into 3 categories:
Comedy - 17
Tragedy - 10
History - 10
for a total of 37.
His plays were performed in the Globe theatre in London
Comedy - 17
Tragedy - 10
History - 10
for a total of 37.
His plays were performed in the Globe theatre in London
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