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    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England on April 23, 1564 and likely attended the King's New School in Stratford. He married Anne Hathaway in 1582 when he was 18 and she was 26, and they had three children together. Shakespeare established himself as an actor in London and wrote plays for the Lord Chamberlain's Men, who became the King's Men in 1603. He lived in London for over 20 years before returning to Stratford, where he died on April 23, 1616 at the age of 52. Besides plays, Shakespeare is also famous for writing sonnets.

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    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England on April 23, 1564 and likely attended the King's New School in Stratford. He married Anne Hathaway in 1582 when he was 18 and she was 26, and they had three children together. Shakespeare established himself as an actor in London and wrote plays for the Lord Chamberlain's Men, who became the King's Men in 1603. He lived in London for over 20 years before returning to Stratford, where he died on April 23, 1616 at the age of 52. Besides plays, Shakespeare is also famous for writing sonnets.

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    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England on April 23, 1564 and likely attended the King's New School in Stratford. He married Anne Hathaway in 1582 when he was 18 and she was 26, and they had three children together. Shakespeare established himself as an actor in London and wrote plays for the Lord Chamberlain's Men, who became the King's Men in 1603. He lived in London for over 20 years before returning to Stratford, where he died on April 23, 1616 at the age of 52. Besides plays, Shakespeare is also famous for writing sonnets.

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    Name _________________________

    Date ________________

    Who was William Shakespeare?


    1.

    On what date, and where, was Shakespeare born?


    __________________________________________________________________________

    2.

    Where is it believed Shakespeare attended school?


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    3.

    Did Shakespeare have a university education?


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    4.

    Why has his education raised some controversy?


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    5.

    Whom did Shakespeare marry?


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    6.

    How old was Shakespeare when he married?


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    7.

    How old was his wife?


    __________________________________________________________________________

    8.

    How many children did Shakespeare have and what were their names?
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    9.

    In what city did Shakespeare establish himself as an actor?


    __________________________________________________________________________

    10. Who were the Lord Chamberlains Men?


    __________________________________________________________________________
    11. What name did they take on in 1603?
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    12. When did Shakespeare leave London?
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    13. How long had he lived there?
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    14. On what date did Shakespeare die?
    __________________________________________________________________________
    15. Bonus Question: Besides plays, what else is Shakespeare famous for writing?
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