William Shakespeare

He was born the 23th of April of 1564 in Stratford (near London). His fsather (John Shakespeare) was glovemaker, shop keeper, lnd ower and bailiff (mayor) of Stratford. His mother (Mary Aren) inherted land wich was bequeated to william. William had 7 brothers and sisters. He probably attended the free grammar school until 15, mainly studying latin. Read much mytology,Ovid; Plutarch's lives,etc., which he used as sources. He married Anne Hathaway November 27, 1582. His wife was 8 years younger. They had 3 children, Susanna and the twins Hamnetand Judith). He lived in London most of his life and had little to do with Stratford, altrought he became its third largest landower, and eventually retired there. By 1592, he was recognized as a sucessful actor on the London stage as well as a leading poet. He was a member of a repertory group Chamberlian's Men. He wrote at least 38 plays as well as sonnets and other poets. He revolutionized the English stage with his dramatic and politic genius. He retired from the theatre his native Stratford sometime between 1611 and 1613 having bought a large house called "New Place". He died in 1616in Stratford on his 52nd birthday  this birthday and was buried in the chancel of the Church of Holy Trinity.