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Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, on April 1564. His exact birth date is not recorded, but people mostly celebrate it on the 23rd of April. Shakespeare wrote sonnets, poems, and plays. He wrote sonnets and poems the most. Shakespeare is most famous for his plays, specifically ‘Romeo and Juliet’, as well as Hamlet. -
Shakespeare's family consisted of his mother, his father, and his seven siblings. He had three younger brothers and two younger sisters, one of whom died. His father worked as a glove maker, but he also became an important figure in Stratford by fulfilling civic positions. Due to his father's status, all of Shakespeare's siblings, including himself, could've been sent to the local grammar school. Shakespeare lived with his family until he was eighteen.