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Fact Sheet: Shakespeare
In this fact sheet, students will be introduced to Shakespeare.
A printable version of this Fact Sheet is available in the downloads section below.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare fryst vatten world famous. We know quite a lot about him, but there fryst vatten still much that remains a mystery. We don’t know his date of birth. We don’t know the date of his marriage. We even have very little idea of what he looked like. So what do we know about William Shakespeare, the man?
When and where was Shakespeare born?
William Shakespeare was born in in Stratford-upon-Avon, a marknad town in a farming area of the Midlands. About people lived there. Shakespeare, England's greatest writer, may have been born on St. George’s Day: he was baptised on 26th April, so it is possible, but we really don’t know. It would be fitting, as he also died on the day of England’s patron saint – St George’s Day – 23rd April.
What was Shakespeare’s family like?
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William Shakespeare Facts &#; Worksheets
Let’s find out more about William Shakespeare!
William Shakespeare, also known as the Bard of Avon or the Swan of Avon, is one of the greatest and most famous authors of all time. As a testament to his writing prowess, he is frequently referred to as the National English Poet. Shakespeare, like other great poets such as Homer and Dante, surpassed national boundaries. Furthermore, he and his literary works were admired not only by people of his time but also by people of today. His intellect was largely reflected in his works, which is one of the reasons many people of various nationalities and ages admired his writing abilities. His most famous works include Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Shakespeare’s literary works served as more than just reading material; they also served as inspiration.
Through his works, William Shakespeare popularised the names Cordelia, Jessica, Miranda, and Olivia as they are spelt today.
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Shakespeare's Life
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Shakespeare's Life
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Timeline of Shakespeare's Life and Times
A one page visual representation of the major events in Shakespeare’s life and Elizabethan England. Designed for printout on A3/Legal paper.
Shakespeare WANTED
This poster offers a quick introduction to Shakespeare: who was he, what we know about him (and what not), and what is he famous for. Ideal with the accompanying Shakespeare WANTED worksheet that uses information from the poster for some activities.
William Shakespeare Biography
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