| Full Name |
William Shakespeare |
| Date of Birth |
23 April 1564 |
| Place of Birth |
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Date of Death |
23 April 1616 |
| Place of Death |
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
English |
| Education |
Likely King's New School, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Profession |
Playwright, Poet, Actor |
| Years of Activity |
Circa 1585-1613 |
| Brief Information |
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as a pre-eminent dramatist in the English language. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon." His extant works consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and a few other verses, contributing significantly to world literature. |