William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into e...
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Date of birth:
- Apr 23, 1564
Date of death:
- Apr 23, 1616 (age 52 years)
Profession:
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Also known as:
- Shakespeare,
- The Bard,
- Bard of Avon,
- Shaxper,
- Wm Shakespeare,
- Shaksper,
- Shake-speare,
- Shakspere,
- William Shakespare,
- William 'Budd' Shakespeare,
- W. Shakespeare,
- Will Shakespeare
