William Shakespeare

English playwright and poet (1564–1616).

Life dates

• Born: 1564-04 (Julian calendar)
• Died: 1616-04-23 (Julian calendar)

Dates retain the calendar and precision recorded by the source. An approximate birth date is not a confirmed birthday.

Documented burial places

• Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

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