Who Was William Shakespeare?
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Information about William Shakespeare
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Key concepts
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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and baptized on April 26, 1564.
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Shakespeare was a member of the acting troupe called Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became the King's Men.
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Some of Shakespeare's most famous plays include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and
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In what town was William Shakespeare baptized?
What was William Shakespeare's father's occupation?
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“Name two of William Shakespeare's famous plays that he wrote before the Globe Theater was built.”
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