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  1. William Shakespeare | Plays, Poems, Biography, Quotes, & Facts

    Jan 5, 2026 · William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, crafted timeless works that continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their profound insights into human …

  2. William Shakespeare - Wikipedia

    Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and …

  3. William Shakespeare Biography

    William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564. Read about his life and works.

  4. William Shakespeare: Biography, Playwright, Poet

    Dec 2, 2025 · Poet and playwright William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. Read about his birthday, wife, plays, poems, quotes, and more facts.

  5. Shakespeare's life | Folger Shakespeare Library

    Learn about Shakespeare's life and family: birth in Stratford-upon-Avon, marriage to Anne Hathaway and their children, work in London theaters, and death.

  6. BBC History - William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare is considered by many to be the greatest playwright of all time, although many facts about his life remain shrouded in mystery.

  7. Shakespeare's life and times - Royal Shakespeare Company

    Discover more about the life and times of William Shakespeare, from his birth in 1564 through to his death 52 years later in 1616.

  8. 15 top Shakespeare facts! | National Geographic Kids

    Learn all about the world's greatest ever playwright in our twelve Shakespeare facts. When was William Shakespeare born? How many plays did Shakespeare write? What was the theatre …

  9. Life of William Shakespeare - Wikipedia

    The Chandos portrait, believed to be Shakespeare, held in the National Portrait Gallery, London William Shakespeare was an actor, playwright, poet, and theatre entrepreneur in London …

  10. William Shakespeare - Poet, Playwright, Dramatist | Britannica

    Jan 5, 2026 · William Shakespeare - Poet, Playwright, Dramatist: Readers and playgoers in Shakespeare’s own lifetime, and indeed until the late 18th century, never questioned …