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  2. William Shakespeare - Wikipedia

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    William Shakespeare (c. 23 [a] April 1564 – 23 April 1616) [b] was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.

  3. William Shakespeare | Plays, Poems, Biography, Quotes, & Facts |...

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    William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, crafted timeless works that continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their profound insights into human nature and enduring literary brilliance.

  4. William Shakespeare: Biography, Playwright, Poet

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    William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era. He was an important member of the King’s Men theatrical company from roughly 1594 onward.

  5. William Shakespeare ‑ Plays, Biography & Poems | HISTORY

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    William Shakespeare (1564-1616), considered the greatest English-speaking writer in history and England’s national poet, has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright.

  6. Shakespeare's life | Folger Shakespeare Library

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    William Shakespeare: A biography Since William Shakespeare lived more than 400 years ago, and many records from that time are lost or never existed in the first place, we don’t know everything about Shakespeare’s life.

  7. William Shakespeare Biography

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    William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616.

  8. The life and plays of William Shakespeare | Britannica

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    William Shakespeare, (baptized April 26, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Eng.—died April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon), English poet and playwright, often considered the greatest writer in world literature.

  9. William Shakespeare - Poet, Playwright, Bard | Britannica

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    Shakespeare the poet and dramatist. Professor of English Language and Literature, 1958–78; Director, Shakespeare Institute, 1961–78, University of Birmingham, England. General Editor, The New Penguin Shakespeare and the Penguin Shakespeare...

  10. William Shakespeare

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    William Shakespeare Biography. Explore the life of the renowned English poet, playwright, and actor.

  11. Life of William Shakespeare - Wikipedia

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    William Shakespeare was an actor, playwright, poet, and theatre entrepreneur in London during the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean eras. He was baptised on 26 April 1564 [ a ] in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire , England , in the Holy Trinity Church .