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William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 - died April 23 (New style: May 3) 1616) was an English poet and playwright. He wrote about thirty-eight plays, about 154 sonnets, and a variety of other poems. Already a popular writer in his own lifetime, his work became increasingly celebrated after his death and has been adulated by numerous prominent cultural figures through the centuries.[1] Shakespeare now has a reputation as the greatest writer in the English language, as well as one of the greatest in Western literature, and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.[2] In addition, Shakespeare is the most quoted writer in the literature and history of the English-speaking world, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.[3] He is often considered the English, or arguably the British, national poet[4] and is sometimes referred to as the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "The Bard") [5] or the "Swan of Avon".[6]

Shakespeare is believed to have produced most of his work between 1586 and 1616,...

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   William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare Poet ... years. William Shakespeare
   was believed to be born on April 23, 1564, St. George's Day ...

2. William Shakespeare
   

   William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was one of the best authors,
   actors/playwrights of all time. William's poetry was full of ...

3. William Shakespeare
   

   William Shakespeare. Early Life: William Shakespeare is known to be born on the
   23rd of April 1564. ... William was the son of John Shakespeare and Mary Ardon. ...

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   William Shakespeare. History of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was
   born in Stratford-upon-Avon, allegedly on April 23, 1564. ...

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   William Shakespeare 2. William Shakespeare On April 26, 1564, John Shakespeare’
   s son, William, was baptized at the Stratford Parish Church. ...