William Shakespeare – some biographical notes

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The early years ◆ Born in April 1564 in Stratford on

The early years

◆ Born in April 1564 in Stratford on Avon

◆ His

father - a fairly rich merchant
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Stratford on Avon

Stratford on Avon

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Shakespeare‘s schooling

Shakespeare‘s schooling

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Wife and Children ◆ Marriage to Anne Hathaway in 1582 ◆

Wife and Children

◆ Marriage to Anne Hathaway in 1582
◆ Anne

was 26, he was 18
◆ 3 children
◆ The youngest, Hamnet died at the age of 11
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London ◆ went to London at 21 ◆ joined a travelling

London

◆ went to London at 21

◆ joined a travelling company of

actors

◆ worked both as an actor and a writer

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London Life in the 16th century Poor sewer system High crime

London Life in the 16th century

Poor sewer system
High crime rate
But


200,000 inhabitants
the cultural and political heart of England
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The Globe Theatre ◆ opened in 1599 ◆ His successes had

The Globe Theatre

◆ opened in 1599

◆ His successes had made Shakespeare

a rich man

◆ He became one of the principal investors

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Ups and downs Failures and successes The affair with the "Dark Lady"

Ups and downs

Failures and successes
The affair with the "Dark Lady"

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The end of his life Return to Stratford in 1610 Destruction

The end of his life

Return to Stratford in 1610
Destruction of

the Globe Theatre in 1613 (the Great Fire of London)
In 1616 Shakespeare died on April, 23 (his birthday!)