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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children. He rose to prominence in London as an actor and playwright, producing notable works such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet,' and was a key figure in the establishment of the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare's legacy endures through his extensive body of work, which remains influential and widely performed worldwide.

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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children. He rose to prominence in London as an actor and playwright, producing notable works such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet,' and was a key figure in the establishment of the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare's legacy endures through his extensive body of work, which remains influential and widely performed worldwide.

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William Shakespeare - A Comprehensive Overview

Early Life & Family

William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Although his exact birthday remains uncertain, it is traditionally celebrated on April 23. He was the

third of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a glove maker and local official, and Mary Arden,

from a prominent landowning family. Shakespeare likely attended the King's New School in

Stratford, where he received a classical education in Latin and literature. At 18, he married Anne

Hathaway, and they had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Tragically, Hamnet

died at age 11.

Rise in London & Early Works

By 1592, Shakespeare had begun working in London as an actor and playwright. His early

published works include two narrative poems, "Venus and Adonis" (1593) and "The Rape of

Lucrece" (1594), dedicated to the Earl of Southampton. His early plays-such as "Titus Andronicus,"

"The Comedy of Errors," and "Richard III"-quickly established his reputation. In 1594, he joined the

acting company Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became the King's Men under King James I's

patronage.

The Globe Theatre & Major Works

Shakespeare's company built the Globe Theatre in 1599, where many of his plays were performed.

Between 1598 and 1608, he wrote some of his most famous tragedies and comedies, including

"Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," "Othello," "Macbeth," "King Lear," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
These works explored complex themes such as ambition, love, betrayal, and the human condition.

His writing was notable for its poetic richness, dramatic structure, and deep insight into character.

Later Years & Legacy

In his later years, Shakespeare wrote romances such as "The Tempest," "Cymbeline," and "The

Winter's Tale," often collaborating with playwrights like John Fletcher. He returned to Stratford

around 1612 and died on April 23, 1616. He was buried in Holy Trinity Church. His plays were

collected and published posthumously in the First Folio of 1623, preserving 36 of his works. Today,

Shakespeare is revered globally as the greatest writer in the English language, with his plays

translated into every major language and performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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