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William Shakespeare By: Jane Thomas
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Shakespeare’s Life O Born April 23, 1563 O Died April 23, 1616 O Commoner O Actor, playwright, and poet O Married Anne Hathaway O 3 children
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Shakespeare’s Writing O Wrote comedies, tragedies, and histories O Wrote 37 plays O Wrote approximately 154 sonnets
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Shakespeare’s Career O Known by many as the greatest writer in English literature O Began his career as an actor O Actor for Lord Chamberlain’s Men Theatre Company O Lord Chamberlain’s Men built the Globe Theatre – where most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed
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The Globe Theatre
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