William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Early years. His father, John Shakespeare, was a successful artisan. William

Early years.

His father, John Shakespeare, was a successful artisan. William was

the third child in the family. His parents had eight children in total. William Shakespeare went to Stratford grammar school.
In 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, who was the daughter of the local landowner. At that time Shakespeare was 18 years old and Anne was 8 years older than him. In 1583 Anne gave birth to their daughter Susanna. In 1585 the couple had twins – son Hamnet and daughter Judith. Unfortunately, Hamnet, the only son of William Shakespeare, died at the age of 11.
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Later years. Several years before his death Shakespeare moved to Stratford.

Later years.

Several years before his death Shakespeare moved to Stratford. He died

on 23 April 1616. Some research shows that at the end of his life he was in poor health.
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Shakespeare’s works. Shakespeare was great poet. Among his works there are

Shakespeare’s works.

Shakespeare was great poet.
Among his works there are such masterpieces

of the world literature as "Romeo and Juliet", "A midsummer night's dream", "Othello", "King Lear", "Hamlet" and many others. Apart from that Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets. 
William Shakespeare's influence extends from theatre and literature to present-day movies, Western philosophy, and the English language itself.
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William Shakespeare is a outstanding person.

William Shakespeare is a outstanding person.