William Shakespeare, born on April 26, 1564, lived on this earth for a short period of 49 years, however, his dramas, dialogues and writings made him immortal as they continue influence and inspire millions of people around even on present date.
Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564, however, he died on April 23, 1616.
Being an English playwright, poet, and actor, he is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist.
William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover from Snitterfield and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning family.
His date of birth is unknown, however is traditionally observed on 23 April, which is also the Saint George’s Day.
At age 49 (around 1613), he appears to have retired to Stratford, where he died three years later.
The drama man’s death is also shrouded with mystery as it’s been speculated that he died of syphilis or was even murdered.