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William Shakespeare
He wrote thirty-seven plays, invented hundreds of words still in daily use, and left behind so little biographical trace that a persistent minority refuses to believe he existed.
1564–1616
Life Journey
From provincial beginnings to timeless literary influence
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1564
Birth in Stratford
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, growing up in a market town that shaped his early experiences and awareness of everyday life.
