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Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare was born in 1564
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon on 26 April,1564. He was the third son of eight. When he was born his father was accused of illegal trade of wool and his father lost his position in the local government. -
Shakespeare married with Anne Hataway
At the age of 18 on 28 November 1582 Shakespeare married with Anne Hataway, she had 26 years old.They had three children, two of them were twins. One of the twins Hamnet died due to unknow causes at the age 11 in 1596. -
Poem Venus and Adonis
Shakespeare published the poem Venus and Adonis in 1593. It was one of his first succes. The poem is about the goodes Venus who falls in love with Adonis but he rejects her. -
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1596. It tells the story about two young in love. The get married in spite of their families. She killed herself because she didn´t want to live whithout him. It is one of the most popular stage plays. -
Hamlet
Hamlet is a tragedy written by Shakespeare in 1601. There are many theories one is that Shakespeare was inspired by the death of his son. -
Shakespeare died in 1616
Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616, at the age of 52. Every year as a commemoration of his birth a new fountain pen is layed in his grave.
