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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England Baptized on April 26, 1564 Researchers put his birth on April 23. William Shakespeare. At 18, he married Anne Hathaway, who was 8 years older than him. They had 3 children together Susanna

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William Shakespeare

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  1. William Shakespeare

  2. William Shakespeare • Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England • Baptized on April 26, 1564 • Researchers put his birth on April 23

  3. William Shakespeare • At 18, he married Anne Hathaway, who was 8 years older than him. • They had 3 children together • Susanna • Hamnet and Judith (twins)

  4. William Shakespeare • In 1585 he became part owner of a play company called Lord Chamberlain’s Men. • The name was later changed to King’s Men after King James I gave the company a royal patent.

  5. William Shakespeare • 1585-1592 know as the ”lost years”. • Researchers have found no information on what Shakespeare did during this time.

  6. William Shakespeare • The Globe was built in 1599. • This is where most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed. • This was a round theatre. • The pit was where the poorer people stood. • People were allowed to eat and drink during performances.

  7. William Shakespeare • He acted in his own plays. • Women were not allowed to act so the women parts were played by young boys.

  8. William Shakespeare • He produced his most known works during the years of 1590-1613 • In 1603 he produced his most famous tragedies: • Hamlet • King Lear • Macbeth

  9. William Shakespeare • Two former theatrical colleagues published the First Folio • Collection of Shakespeare’s dramatic works

  10. William Shakespeare • You will have a quiz over this information on Friday!!!!!

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