William Shakespeare A great influence in Literature Of the Western World. By: Jada B. and Hailey J. Core:2

The Birth of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was Born April 23 th, 1564 from his parents Mary Arden and John Shakespeare. He is known to have been born in the Shakespeare family home.

The religion of the Shakespeare Family William Shakespeare is Catholic The Catholic religion was taught in their schools and it was the official religion of England at the time.

The Shakespeare Family The Shakespeare family included John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, and his 7 brothers and sisters. William was the third child of Mary and John.

Williams Father Williams father, John Shakespeare married Williams mother, Mary Arden in Williams father was known to be a town official of Stratford. He was also a business man who had business in tanning, leatherwork and whittawering.

Williams Mother Williams mother did not work outside of the home. She was the youngest daughter of her family and she inherited most of her fathers landowning and farming estate when he passed away.

The marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway William married Anne Hathaway, November, 28 th At the time of the marriage William was 18 years old and Anne was 26 and 3 months pregnant. 7 months later, they had their first daughter, Susanna.

The children of Shakespeare William and Anne had twins shortly after Susanna was born. Their names were Judith and Hamnet and they were born In the February of Hamnet and Judith were named after Judith and Hamnet Sadler, friends of Shakespeare. Hamnet, Williams only son died in 1596 at only 4 years old.

Shakespeare’s family William’s family was unusually small because at the time, families had lots and lots of children and william only had two kids. Williams family include His Wife, Anne, his daughter, Susanna, and his only twin that survived, Judith.

Shakespeare’s Works Shakespeare had a total of 37 plays and 154 sonnets. A couple plays that you might recognize are Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Julius Caesar.

The death of William Shakespeare William died, April 23 rd 1616 at the age of 52. Four weeks before his death, on March 25,1616 William made his Last Will and Testament. William Shakespeare was buried on April 25 th 1616 in Holy Trinity Church.

More on Shakespeare’s death His tombstone were inscribed with words which are to have been written by Shakespeare himself, “Good friend for Jesus sake forbear To dig the dust enclosed here! Blest be the man that spares these stones, And curst be he that moves my bones”

The death of Anne Hathaway His wife, Anne Hathaway died in 1623 at the age of 67. She was buried next to William in the Holy Trinity Church.

5 questions about Shakespeare What is Shakespeare’s nationality? What is the name of Shakespeare’s wife? How old was Shakespeare when he died? What are two popular works by Shakespeare? What Century did Shakespeare die in?

Answers English was Shakespeare’s nationality Anne Hathaway was the name of Shakespeare’s wife 52 was the age of Shakespeare when he died Romeo and Juliet & Hamlet were popular works by Shakespeare 17 th was the century when Shakespeare died

Fun Facts Shakespeare Shakespeare never published any of his plays. Most of his plays were published seven years after he died. Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway was eight years older and three months pregnant when they married. 400 years after his death, Shakespeare merits 15 million pages on Google

Shakespeare facts No portrait of Shakespeare was every painted while he was alive. Shakespeare and company built two Globe Theatres Although Shakespeare was a great playwright, many members of his family were illiterate. Not only did Shakespeare write plays and sonnets, but also he also performed in a number or his own plays and those by other playwrights.

Shakespeare Quotes Shakespeare is not only famous for his plays, and sonnets, but for his quotes too. “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them” “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages”

More Shakespeare Quotes “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late” “If music be the food of love, play on” “A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser”

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