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shakespeare


where was shakespeare born? date, place
stratford upon avon (90 NW of London); 1564

when did he die? how old was he? whats a significant fact about his death?
1616; 52; he may have died on his birthday

how old was he when he was married? who did he mary? and how old was she?
married at age 18; wife anne hathaway she was 26

how many kids did they have?
3 children

how many plays did shakespeare write? what categories did they fall in?
37; comedies, tragedies, histories, problem plays

how many sonnets did shakespeare write? who were they addressed to?
154; dark lady, young man, and old lady

where were shakespeare's plays performed a lot?
the globe

By age -, he was living and working in London
24

Describe his life in Stratford.
Family financially well off
Attended King Edward VI Grammar School until he was 11 or 12.

What was his father's name and occupation?
John Shakespeare
Glover, money lender,
Eventually became High Bailiff of Stratford, a position of status.

What was Shakespeare's mother's name?
Mary Arden

Name Shakespeare children.
Suzanna, Judith, and Hamnet

When did Shakespeare begin his career as an actor and writer?
1592

What types of writing was Shakespeare known for?
Poetry, sonnets, play

What kind of school did Shakespeare attend and what did he study?
Grammar school and he studied Latin grammar, Latin literature, and rhetoric.

When did Shakespeare move to London?
After the birth of his twins.

When did Shakespeare die and where is he buried?
April 23, 1616 (52 years old) and he is buried under the old stone floor in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.