What was one interesting fact you learned about Shakespeare the
writer?

Also known as: The Bard of Avon. 1) During his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote around 37 plays for the theatre and over 150 poems! No one can say the exact number, because some of his work may have been lost over time – and some may have been written with the help of other people.

Parents: John Shakespeare, Mary Arden

Born: 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon

Died: 23 April 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon

Profession: Actor, Playwright, Writer

list of interesting Shakespeare facts.

Shakespeare was born 26 April 1564, Stratford. (only later changed to Stratford Upon Avon)

Shakespeare is widely considered the world’s greatest dramatist.

He wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets.

Shakespeare is most likely to have received a classical Latin education at King’s New School in Stratford.

He married Anne Hathaway when he was only 18;

Anne (26) was 3 months pregnant when they married.

Their first child, Susanna was born six months after their marriage.

They later had two twins, Hamnet and Judith.

Shakespeare had seven brothers and sisters

Shakespeare worked as an actor, writer and co-owner of a drama company called the ‘Lord Chamberlain’s Men’- Later known as the King’s Men.

Shakespeare in 100 Facts

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