In celebration of William Shakespeare's 450th birthday on April 23, here are 20 interesting facts about the celebrated actor, playwright and poet.

Shakespeare's works including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. William Shakespeare ...

On April 23, 1616, -- 404 years ago -- William Shakespeare died. Centuries later, fans around the world honor him and his work with Shakespeare Day. April 23 is also World Book Day. To celebrate ...

William Shakespeare goes down the history as the greatest writer in English language around the world. - William Shakespeare turns 450: Top 11 facts about the greatest playwright ...

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This weekend marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare died on April 23 in 1616 at the age of 52 – a relatively old age to live to in those times.

Shakespeare was 18 when he married Anne Hathaway, who was eight years his senior. The marriage of an elder woman would have been controversial at the time, especially considering she was pregnant.

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