William Shakespeare

English poet and playwright England’s national poet “Bard of Avon” His plays have been translated into every major living language

Early life Son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, in England Baptised on 26th of April, 1564 The birthdate is probably April 23 Henley Street

John Shakespeare’s house in Henley Street in Stratford

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Education and childhood Began education at the age of 6 or 7 Stratford Grammar School -> King’s New Grammar School of Stratford-Upon-Avon Basic reading, writing, Latin, Roman plays Father’s financial and social difficulties Schoolmaster, lawyer, glover

Stratford Grammar School

Marriage and children Was 18 when married 26-year-old Anne Hathaway The marriage licence - November 27, 1582 Children: Susanna, Hamnet and Judith Hamnet and Judith Sadler Hamnet died in 1596, Susanna 1649 and Judith 1662

Anne Hathaway

Lost Years ( and ) The first period: the time after Shakespeare left school until his marriage The second period: 7 years of Shakespeare’s life Many jobs First connections with theatre and acting

Theatrical career Turning point in 1593 The Earl of Southampton Returned to the theatre in 1594 Lord Chamberlain’s Men -> King’s Men The Globe to the south bank of the Thames in 1599 Blackfriars indoor theatre

The Globe A replica of the original theatre of Shakespeare Sam Wanamaker The construction was completed in 1997 Dedicated to the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance

Sam Wanamaker | The Earl of Southampton

The Globe

Death Typhoid or a virus that led to pneumonia Buried in the Holy Trinity Church Many statues and memorials around the world Southwark Cathedral Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey

Holy Trinity Church

Shakespeare’s grave

Shakespeare’s monument in Holy Trinity Church

Shakespeare’s monument in Southwark Cathedral

Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey

The most famous works “Romeo and Juliet” ( ) “Hamlet” ( ) “Othello” ( ) “King Lear” (1606) “Macbeth” ( )

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