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This English playwright wrote about 37 plays and many sonnets.
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare worked mainly as this profession.
Playwright (or actor)
Besides plays, Shakespeare also wrote many of these 14-line poems.
Sonnets
Shakespeare was born in this century.
The 16th century
Shakespeare was born in this English town in 1564.
Stratford-upon-Avon
His plays were performed at this famous London theatre.
The Globe Theatre
This tragedy about a Danish prince is one of his most famous works.
Hamlet
He likely attended this type of school in Stratford, where he studied Latin.
Grammar school
His father worked as this type of craftsman, making leather goods.
A glover
Shakespeare was a member of this acting company, later called the King’s Men.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
This romantic tragedy features lovers from the Montague and Capulet families.
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare moved to this city to build his career.
London
Shakespeare married this woman when he was 18 years old.
Anne Hathaway
He wrote during the reign of this English queen.
Queen Elizabeth I
Shakespeare is often called England’s national this.
Poet
He died in this year, the same year as the 52nd anniversary of his birth.
1616
How many children Shakespeare had?
Three
Later, he also wrote during the reign of this king.
King James I
His nickname is “The Bard of” this place.
Avon
Shakespeare is buried in this church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Holy Trinity Church