| William Shakespeare | |
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The Chandos portrait, artist and authenticity unconfirmed. National Portrait Gallery, London. |
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| Born | Baptised 26 April 1564 (birth date unknown) Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 23 April 1616 (aged 52) Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Occupation | Playwright, poet, actor |
| Nationality | English |
| Period | English Renaissance |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Hathaway (m. 1582–1616) |
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