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(1564β1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language. Often called the "Bard of Avon," his work serves as the foundation for modern English drama.
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Origins: Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon to a successful glove-maker.
Education: He likely attended a local grammar school, studying Latin and classical literature.
Marriage: He married Anne Hathaway at age 18. They had three children: Susanna and twins Hamnet and Judith.
Theatrical Rise: By 1592, Shakespeare was established in London as both an actor and a playwright.
The King's Men: He was a founding member and shareholder of the Lord Chamberlainβs Men, which later became the King's Men.
The Globe: Shakespeare helped build and own the Globe Theatre, where many of his most famous plays were performed.
Body of Work: Shakespeare wrote approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems.
Major Works: His masterpieces include tragedies like Hamlet and Macbeth, comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream, and histories like Henry
: He is credited with inventing over 1,700 words and countless phrases still used today.
died in 1616 at the age of 52 and is buried in his hometown of Stratford. His fellow playwright Ben Jonson famously said he was "not of an age, but for all time".
