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2006-10-22 15:52:34
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answered by Anonymous
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William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 – died April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, as well as one of the greatest in Western literature, and the world's preeminent dramatist. He wrote about 38 plays and 154 sonnets, as well as a variety of other poems. Already a popular writer in his own lifetime, Shakespeare's reputation became increasingly celebrated after his death and his work adulated by numerous prominent cultural figures through the centuries. In addition, Shakespeare is the most quoted writer in the literature and history of the English-speaking world. He is often considered to be England's national poet and is sometimes referred to as the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "The Bard") or the "Swan of Avon".
Shakespeare is believed to have produced most of his work between 1586 and 1616, although the exact dates and chronology of the plays attributed to him are often uncertain. He is counted among the very few playwrights who have excelled in both tragedy and comedy, and his plays combine popular appeal with complex characterisation, poetic grandeur and philosophical depth.
Shakespeare's works have been translated into every major living language, and his plays are continually performed all around the world. In addition, many quotations and neologisms from his plays have passed into everyday usage in English and other languages. Over the years, many people have speculated about Shakespeare's life, raising questions about his sexuality, religious affiliation, and the authorship of his works. Also he was born in 1564 not on.......Flo
2006-10-22 22:57:24
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answered by flo 3
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23 April 1564
2006-10-23 21:16:49
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answered by It's Me! 5
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The actual date of shakespeares birth is not known, but as children were required to be batised on the nearest sunday or holy day closest to their birth and the registry of the holy trinity parish church Straford shows an entry on April 26th 1564. This was unusual as the day before was a HOly day being Tuesday 25th St Marks Day. This date was said to be bad luck so it was assumed that the entry was made the next day which was APril 26th. So people accept the date for his birth as Sunday April 23rd of that year as if it had been one day earlier he would have been batised on that SUnday and he wasnt.
2006-10-22 23:01:02
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answered by auburn 7
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN APRIL 26,1564. HE LIVED TO BE THE GREATEST POET AND WRITER OF HIS TIME.
2014-06-10 00:45:32
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answered by Anonymous
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1564
2006-10-22 23:00:39
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answered by Anonymous
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April, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon
2006-10-22 22:53:37
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answered by eliza 1
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although most sources say 1564, doesnt nobody really know because people dont know if shakespeare was really who he claimed to be?
i have no idea. actually im kind of curious now.
going to look it up. :D
2006-10-22 22:57:21
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answered by honoluluhoney13 2
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If I remember correctly no one knows for sure. You should try using google or wikipedia.
2006-10-22 22:56:50
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answer #9
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answered by suz' 5
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I think it was 1566 but don't quote me on that.
2006-10-22 22:52:46
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answer #10
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answered by chrstnwrtr 7
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