Shakespeare's Life

Shakespeare's Life (biographical information)
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When was Shakespeare born?
When did Shakespeare die, from what did he die, and where was he buried?
Was Shakespeare famous in his own lifetime?
What sort of education did Shakespeare have?
Are there any descendents of Shakespeare alive today?
Why did Shakespeare leave his wife his "second best bed"?
How many children did Shakespeare have, and what were their names?
Where were Shakespeare and Ann Hathaway married?
What did Shakespeare do between leaving Stratford and working in London?
Did Shakespeare have a middle name?
Was Shakespeare right or left handed?
Is it true that Shakespeare poached deer in Charlecote park?
Did Shakespeare take his family to London?
How prosperous was Shakespeare's family?
What caused the death of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet?
Are there any artifacts that belonged to Shakespeare and his family?
Why are Shakespeare's signatures all spelt differently?
If Shakespeare was a well known and successful man of the theatre in London, why do we know little about him?
Was Shakespeare gay?
What did Shakespeare's coat-of-arms look like?
What religion was William Shakespeare?
What was Shakespeare's relationship with Queen Elizabeth?
Did Shakespeare visit Italy?
What does the curse on Shakespeare's grave say?
Why is Shakespeare's nickname the Bard?
How many patrons did Shakespeare have and what were their names?
Did Shakespeare attend University?
What were Shakespeare's parents names?
How many brothers and sisters did Shakespeare have and what were their names?
Did Shakespeare get rich from his writing?
Apart from writing, how did Shakespeare make his money?
What was Shakespeare's father's occupation?
When did Shakespeare retire?
Where did Shakespeare live for most of his life?
Why is Shakespeare still so famous?

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