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William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564.
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In 1852 William got married to Anne Hathaway.
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Theatre closures due to outbreaks of the plague occurred, such as the one in 1593, leading Shakespeare to begin writing his sonnets.
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Theatre closures due to outbreaks of the plague occurred, such as the one in 1593, leading Shakespeare to begin writing his sonnets.
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Shakespeare joined this prominent acting company, for which he wrote and acted. Under King James I, the company was later renamed the King's Men. Being a shareholder in the company made Shakespeare a wealthy man.
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The Lord Chamberlain's Men built the Globe Theatre on the banks of the River Thames. It was here that many of Shakespeare's most famous plays were performed. The original theatre burned down in 1613.
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Shakespeare's collection of 154 sonnets, exploring themes of love, beauty, and time, were published in 1609.
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Shakespeare retired to his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon around 1611.
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Shakespeare died in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1616, the same date as his traditional birthday. Seven years later, two of his fellow actors compiled 36 of his plays into the First Folio, preserving his work for future generations.
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Today, Shakespeare's plays are still performed globally, with Hamlet being one of the longest and most frequently performed tragedies.