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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, on April 26, 1564, and he died on April 23, 1616. He lived to be 52 years old.1)
His exact birthdate is not known, but it is traditionally celebrated on April 23, which is also the date of his death.2)
Shakespeare's parents were John Shakespeare, a glove-maker, and Mary Arden, the daughter of a wealthy landowner.3)