William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Shakespeare was an English poet and playwrite. He is considered to be the greatest writer of the English language.
Shakespeare was an English poet and playwrite. He is considered to be the greatest writer of the English language.
Shakespeare designed the Globe Theater and founded a theater group.
During his lifetime wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.
Second most quoted writer in the English language. (First is authors of the Bible)
Shakespeare invented over 100 words and phrases still used today. (Some examples are : "Eyeball," "Watchdog," "All that glitters isnt gold," and "Break the ice")
Shakespeare died on what was believed
to be his birthday in 1616. His tombstone bears an inscription of a curse to
anyone who tries to steal his body.
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