Williams shakespeare short biography

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous English playwright, poets, and actors.

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He is viewed as the supreme writer in English literature and the greatest dramatist of the world. He is also called as the national poet of England and the “Bard of Avon.” He has written 154 sonnets, few other verses, two long narrative poems, and 39 plays.

Shakespeare’s plays are translated into almost every major language of the world and are performed on stage to date.

A Short Biography of William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born on 23rd April 1564 and baptized on 26th April 1564 to John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare.

He was the oldest living child, whereas the first two children died in infancy.

Williams shakespeare short biography

William Shakespeare grew up as an elder brother with five siblings that include three brothers.

Shakespeare’s father had a profession of leatherworker who had his own business. When William was five, his father became a town Bailiff, a man with the same status as the m