1. William Shakespeare 1564-1616

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

3. 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

4. John Shakespeare’s house in Henley Street in Stratford

5. Stratford-Upon-Avon

6. 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

7. Stratford Grammar School

8. 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

9. Anne Hathaway

10. Lost Years (1578-82 and 1585-92) 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Sam Wanamaker | The Earl of Southampton

14. The Globe

15. 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

16. Holy Trinity Church

17. Shakespeare’s grave

18. Shakespeare’s monument in Holy Trinity Church

19. Shakespeare’s monument in Southwark Cathedral

20. Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey

21. The most famous works “Romeo and Juliet” (1594-95) “Hamlet” (1600-01) “Othello” (1604-05) “King Lear” (1606) “Macbeth” (1611-12)

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