William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare's birth date is unknown, however, he was babtised on April 26, 1564. Shakespeare was a playwright, a poet, and an actor. He composed a variety of plays, peotries, and sonnets. William Shakespeare married on November 28, 1583. His wife, Anne Hathaway, and Shakespeare had three children afterward. Around the 1950's, William began his first play Henry VI, act one. Later on, he wrote greatly famous plays that would change the arts and dramas forever. Eventually, William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616.

Accomplishments

1564 - Born1583 - Married1583 - First Child1950 - First Play1616 - Died

William Shakespeare wrote 38 plays. They are all considered his greatest work. Also, he wrote 154 sonnets. Additonally, Shakespeare invented new words.

Lasting Impact

William Shakespeare left a huge imapct on American Literature and theatre. He also influenced other playwrights.

Bibliography- Wikipedia.com- shmoop.com- http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/main/shakespeare.html

William Shakespeare

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"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves."

William Shakespeare