William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare By Charli and Anmol

born in Stratford-upon-Avon • traditionally born on April 23, 1564 • Eldest surviving son • First time he saw a play he was 4 years old Early Life

Son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden • Had 7 siblings • His dad was a glove maker • His dadsuffered financial loss when William was 13 Family

English poet, playwright and actor • Often called England's national poet • Wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems • an average 1.5 plays a year Occupation

Married at 18 • He married Anne Hathaway • His wife was 26 at the time (8 years older) • Had 3 children • first child was born six months after the wedding Marriage

Retired from the theatre in 1613 • Went back to Stratford • Shakespeare has no decedents Retirement

Lived to be 52 • Died on April 23, 1616 • Died a rich man • Buried in the Holy Trinity Church Death

Second most quoted writer in the English language • Hamlet takes four hours to perform • Was caught stealing deer and rabbits with friends when he was young • Had to pay a big fine Facts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare • http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-facts/ • http://www.google.com/imghp Sources

William Shakespeare