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On April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare was born.
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William was baptized on April 26, 1564. He was the third child born. He had three younger brothers and two older sisters.
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Shakespeare started to attend school during 1577 at the age of 13. Most boys went to school at age 15 or 16. He was taught reading, writing, and the basics.
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Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when he was 18 and she was 26.
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Shakespeare's first child was born on May 26, 1583. She was named Susanna.
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William's second and third children are born on February 2, 1585. They were named Hamnet and Judith. The picture is of Hamnet.
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Shakespeare's first published play is believed to be Venus and Adonis.
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One of Shakespeare's most famous plays was published on this date. It was created between 1595-1596. It was called A Midnight Summer's Dream.
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John Shakespeare, William's father, died during 1601.
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Mary Shakespeare, William's mother, died and was buried on September 7, 1608.
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William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 at age 52.
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Shakespeare was interred on April 25, 1616.
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Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway dies.
