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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Born (baptized)

Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Died23 April

Stratford-upon-Avon, England

NationalityEnglish
OccupationPlaywright, actor
Known forPlays and poetry
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shakespeare's Memorial Theatre opened in and burned down in It was replaced by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

William Shakespeare (26 April (baptised) – 23 April ) was an Englishauthor who wrote 37 plays and also two long poems in his lifetime.

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He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard")

Shakespeare wrote his works between about and He lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, England. His plays are still performed today. He is often quoted in modern writing.

By he was an actor in The Chamberlain's Men acting company.

His plays are of different genres: histories, tragedies and comed William Shakespeare Lesson for Kids: Facts & Biography QOLO