| Full Name |
William Shakespeare |
| Date of Birth |
26 April 1564 |
| Place of Birth |
Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
| Date of Death |
23 April 1616 |
| Place of Death |
Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
England |
| Education |
King's New School, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Profession |
Playwright, Poet, Actor |
| Years of Activity |
Late 16th Century - Early 17th Century |
| Brief Information |
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His works consist of about 39 plays, 120 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. |