Shakespeare's Life

This section contains list of the most frequently asked questions on the life of William Shakespeare.

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Why is Shakespeare still so famous? 4548
Where did Shakespeare live for most of his life? 5192
When did Shakespeare retire? 3457
What was Shakespeare's father's occupation? 3570
Apart from writing, how did Shakespeare make his money? 2727
Did Shakespeare get rich from his writing? 3246
How many brothers and sisters did Shakespeare have and what were their names? 3596
What were Shakespeare's parents' names? 3737
Did Shakespeare attend university? 3333
How many patrons did Shakespeare have and what were their names? 2737
Why is Shakespeare's nickname the Bard? 3656
What does the curse on Shakespeare's grave say? 4037
Did Shakespeare visit Italy? 2763
What was Shakespeare's relationship with Queen Elizabeth like? 3350
What religion was William Shakespeare? 3033
What did Shakespeare's coat of arms look like? 3593
Was Shakespeare gay? 5452
Why do we know so little about Shakespeare, despite him being famous and successful in his own time? 3209
Why are Shakespeare's signatures all spelt differently? 3140
Are there any artefacts that belonged to Shakespeare and his family? 2507
What caused the death of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet? 3164
How prosperous was Shakespeare's family? 3266
Did Shakespeare take his family to London? 2730
Is it true that Shakespeare poached deer in Charlecote Park? 2466
Was Shakespeare right or left handed? 3078
Did Shakespeare have a middle name? 3277
What did Shakespeare do between leaving Stratford and working in London? 2595
Where were Shakespeare and Ann Hathaway married? 3084
How many children did Shakespeare have, and what were their names? 3633
Why did Shakespeare leave his wife his 'second best bed'? 4424
Are there any descendents of Shakespeare alive today? 3345
Was Shakespeare famous in his own lifetime? 2537
When did Shakespeare die, and where was he buried? 3193
When was Shakespeare born? 3623
What does the term 'the lost years' mean in relation to Shakespeare's life? 2125
How much property did Shakespeare own? 1815
How were students disciplined in Shakespeare's day? 1935
Who ruled the country when Shakespeare was alive? 2023
Did Shakespeare use drugs? 2741
What three professions is Shakespeare famous for? 3445
At what age did Shakespeare and his wife get married? 2690
 
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  • The Works  ( 26 items )

    This section contains information on the Works of William Shakespeare.

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  • Theatre  ( 14 items )

    This section contains information about theatre in Shakespeare's day.

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  • The RSC  ( 42 items )

    Information on the Royal Shakespeare Company can be found in this section.

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  • Elizabethan England  ( 12 items )

    This section contains information on what life was like in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

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  • FAQs for children  ( 10 items )

    Ever wanted to know more about William Shakespeare?  On this page you can find out information about his life and what he wrote - have a look and see whether you can find the information here, or ask Shakespeare a question!

     
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