William Shakespeare was born in April 1564, in Stratford, UK. He is one of the most well known writers who has ever lived.
Theory about Shakespeare
Many people believe that Shakespeare did not write his own plays. In fact, they believe that a commoner from Stratford would be unable to write good plays. Anagrams are also in the plays that may suggest someone else wrote these plays.
Ovid
William Shakespeare got his inspiration from past writers, especially Ovid and another would be Seneca.
King's New School is believed to be the school that William Shakespeare attended. It taught reading, writing, and the classics.
Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare married Anne Hathoway on November 27, 1582. Together, they had 3 children, along with 4 grandchildren.
Hamnet Shakespeare
The only son of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway was Hamnet Shakespeare. He was a twin to Judith Shakespeare and died at age 11.
Original Globe Theater
One of Shakespeare's most well-known play, called "Romeo and Julie" was written in 1597. It's about two stair-crossed lovers that come from feuding families who take their life due to fate.
Rebuilt Globe Theater
On June 29, 1613, Shakespeare's theater burned to the ground, after a cannon fire during a performance of "Henry VIII". The theater was rebuilt in 1614.
Romeo and Juliet
One of Shakespeare's most well-known play, called "Romeo and Julie" was written in
Romeo and Juliet 1996
Over the past decades, "Romeo and Juliet" has been produced as movies and performed as plays hundreds of times. A well known re-make is the 1996 version, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
