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William Shakespeare Shakespear (1564 – 1616) e (1564 – 1616) Merlin Vettik

William Shakespeare’s • works: Lived from 1564 – 1616 • There is not much known of his life • Most famous playwright and poet in English History • Wrote 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, 38 dramatic works • Nickname “Bard of Avon”

Early life: • Born in Stratford • Parents John and Mary Shakespeare • Had seven siblings • King’s New Grammar School • Did not attend university

Marriage and • children: Married at age 18 with Anne Hathaway • Had three children: Susanna, Judith and Hamnet

The Lost Years: First period (1578 – 1582): time when Shakespeare leaves his school and his marriage with Anne Hathaway Second period (1582 – 1592) : time between his marriage and the London Theatre These years are called “lost” because there is not much information about Shakespeare’s activities.

Theatre and career in • 1592: aready known as playwright London: • 1594: was actor, playwright and part-owner of playing company Lord Chamberlain's Men • 1598: appeared on lists as selling point • 1599: the Globe • 1605: started pulling back

The Globe: • Built in 1599, by the playing company called Lord Chamberlain’s Men • Destroyed and rebuilt many times • Nowadays opened as “Shakespeare’s Globe”

The coat of arms: • Applied for the coats of arms twice • Managed to get it in 1599 • “Non sanz droict”

Later years in London and Stratford: • Probably finished his acting career • After 1606– 1607, wrote fewer plays and none after 1613 • Three last plays were probably collaborations • After 1613 moved back to Straford, only visiting London

Shakespeare’s death: • Died on 23 April 1616, at the age of 52 • Cause of death is unknown • Buried in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon Written on his tomb: Good frend for Iesvs sake forbeare, To digg the dvst encloased heare. Blest be ye man yt spares thes stones, And cvrst be he yt moves my bones.

Shakespeare’s will: • Left most of his estates to older daughter Susanna, but Judith was not left out. Also, left some money to his granddaughter and closer friends • For Anne, Shakespeare had left a puzzlying note: "Item I gyve unto my wief my second best bed with the furniture. "

Shakespeare’s will:

Romeo and Juliet:

Midsummer Night’s Dream:

Thank You!