When was William Shakespeare born and where?
William Shakespeare was baptised on the 26th of April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. No birth records survive but the baptism date indicates his birth occurred shortly before that day.
Questions about William Shakespeare
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were William Shakespeare's parents and what was their social status?
John Shakespeare worked as an alderman and successful glover from Snitterfield while Mary Arden came from an affluent landowning family influential within the Recusant Catholic community. He was the third child of eight siblings and the eldest surviving son.
What happened to William Shakespeare during the years between 1585 and 1592?
Scholars call the years between 1585 and 1592 his lost years because he left few historical traces until appearing in London theatre records in 1592. Nicholas Rowe first biographer recounted a Stratford legend claiming Shakespeare fled to escape prosecution for deer poaching or minding horses for theatre patrons before rising to fame.
How did William Shakespeare die and when did the Globe Theatre burn down?
The Globe Theatre burned to the ground on the 29th of June 1613 after a cannon set fire to the thatch roof during Henry VIII performance. William Shakespeare died around 400 years ago but no specific death date is recorded in the text provided.
Who published the First Folio of William Shakespeare's plays and what does it contain?
John Heminges and Henry Condell two colleagues from King's Men published the First Folio collected edition plays in 1623. It contained 36 texts including 18 printed first time with most others already appearing as quarto versions flimsy books made sheets paper folded twice make four leaves.