WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. While the exact date wasn't recorded, it has been commonly accepted as April 23. His father was a glove maker and an important man in the town. It is believed that Shakespeare left school around the age of fourteen, which was not uncommon at the time. He married Anne Hathaway in 1582 when he was eighteen years old. His writings have been translated into more languages than those of any other authors.

Shakespeare is credited with 39 plays including Hamlet, Macbeth, Othelo, Romeo and Juliet