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William Shakespeare. By Daniel W. Who was he?. He was a boy who was born at Stratford-upon-Avon. His date of birth was the 23/4/1564 and he died at 23/4/1616, he was exactly 52 years old, he died on his birthday. (unlucky!) His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare.
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William Shakespeare • By Daniel W
Who was he? • He was a boy who was born at Stratford-upon-Avon. • His date of birth was the 23/4/1564 and he died at 23/4/1616, he was exactly 52 years old, he died on his birthday. (unlucky!) • His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. • His wife was called Anne Hathaway
What did he do? • He was a play-writer and he also wrote poetry, these are some of his plays… Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lear, As You Like It, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry Vlll and Edward lll.
How do we know him best? • I know him best for writing plays especially writing Romeo and Juliet. • Here’s a picture of Romeo and Juliet.
5more facts about William Shakespeare • A boy played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet because women were not allowed to be actors • He wrote 37 plays • He was also an actor • He performed in front of Queen Elizabeth I and James I • His theatre was called The Globe.
