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born in Stratford-upon-Avon traditionally born on April 23, 1564 Eldest surviving son First time he saw a play he was 4 years old

Son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Had 7 siblings His dad was a glove maker His dad suffered financial loss when William was 13

English poet, playwright and actor Often called England's national poet Wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems an average 1.5 plays a year

Married at 18 He married Anne Hathaway His wife was 26 at the time (8 years older) Had 3 children first child was born six months after the wedding

Retired from the theatre in 1613 Went back to Stratford Shakespeare has no decedents

Lived to be 52 Died on April 23, 1616 Died a rich man Buried in the Holy Trinity Church

Second most quoted writer in the English language Hamlet takes four hours to perform Was caught stealing deer and rabbits with friends when he was young Had to pay a big fine

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