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? 8969
Where did Shakespeare live for most of his life? 9444
When did Shakespeare retire? 6425
What was Shakespeare's father's occupation? 6830
Apart from writing, how did Shakespeare make his money? 5295
Did Shakespeare get rich from his writing? 6136
How many brothers and sisters did Shakespeare have and what were their names? 6512
What were Shakespeare's parents' names? 6905
Did Shakespeare attend university? 6305
How many patrons did Shakespeare have and what were their names? 5067
Why is Shakespeare's nickname the Bard? 6948
What does the curse on Shakespeare's grave say? 7416
Did Shakespeare visit Italy? 5172
What was Shakespeare's relationship with Queen Elizabeth like? 6484
What religion was William Shakespeare? 5713
What did Shakespeare's coat of arms look like? 6627
Was Shakespeare gay? 9854
Why do we know so little about Shakespeare, despite him being famous and successful in his own time? 6136
Why are Shakespeare's signatures all spelt differently? 6049
Are there any artefacts that belonged to Shakespeare and his family? 4777
What caused the death of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet? 5922
How prosperous was Shakespeare's family? 6659
Did Shakespeare take his family to London? 5106
Is it true that Shakespeare poached deer in Charlecote Park? 4605
Was Shakespeare right or left handed? 5832
Did Shakespeare have a middle name? 5966
What did Shakespeare do between leaving Stratford and working in London? 4875
Where were Shakespeare and Ann Hathaway married? 5679
How many children did Shakespeare have, and what were their names? 6664
Why did Shakespeare leave his wife his 'second best bed'? 8618
Are there any descendents of Shakespeare alive today? 6952
Was Shakespeare famous in his own lifetime? 5063
When did Shakespeare die, and where was he buried? 6651
When was Shakespeare born? 10017
What does the term 'the lost years' mean in relation to Shakespeare's life? 4119
How much property did Shakespeare own? 3501
How were students disciplined in Shakespeare's day? 3592
Who ruled the country when Shakespeare was alive? 3814
Did Shakespeare use drugs? 5020
What three professions is Shakespeare famous for? 5954
At what age did Shakespeare and his wife get married? 4640
 
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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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