Historians believe that William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. This date is based on his recorded baptism date of April 26, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
William Shakespeare was the oldest living child of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. There were two girls born before him but neither survived infancy. He was followed by five other siblings.
When Shakespeare was eighteen he married Anne Hathaway. They had three children: Susanna, Judith and Hamnet. Susanna was born in 1583 and the twins Judith and Hamnet were born in 1585.
After the birth of his children (the exact year is unknown) Shakespeare moved to London and by 1592 he was recognized as a playwright and actor.
William Shakespeare died fifty-two years after his birth, on April 23, 1616. He is buried in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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