Shakespeare's Life

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Why is Shakespeare still so famous? 3366
Where did Shakespeare live for most of his life? 3820
When did Shakespeare retire? 2441
What was Shakespeare's father's occupation? 2582
Apart from writing, how did Shakespeare make his money? 1922
Did Shakespeare get rich from his writing? 2315
How many brothers and sisters did Shakespeare have and what were their names? 2502
What were Shakespeare's parents' names? 2558
Did Shakespeare attend university? 2371
How many patrons did Shakespeare have and what were their names? 1929
Why is Shakespeare's nickname the Bard? 2748
What does the curse on Shakespeare's grave say? 2908
Did Shakespeare visit Italy? 1858
What was Shakespeare's relationship with Queen Elizabeth like? 2386
What religion was William Shakespeare? 2113
What did Shakespeare's coat of arms look like? 2659
Was Shakespeare gay? 4196
Why do we know so little about Shakespeare, despite him being famous and successful in his own time? 2369
Why are Shakespeare's signatures all spelt differently? 2260
Are there any artefacts that belonged to Shakespeare and his family? 1807
What caused the death of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet? 2264
How prosperous was Shakespeare's family? 2361
Did Shakespeare take his family to London? 1947
Is it true that Shakespeare poached deer in Charlecote Park? 1744
Was Shakespeare right or left handed? 2224
Did Shakespeare have a middle name? 2431
What did Shakespeare do between leaving Stratford and working in London? 1859
Where were Shakespeare and Ann Hathaway married? 2250
How many children did Shakespeare have, and what were their names? 2645
Why did Shakespeare leave his wife his 'second best bed'? 3354
Are there any descendents of Shakespeare alive today? 2459
Was Shakespeare famous in his own lifetime? 1862
When did Shakespeare die, and where was he buried? 2354
When was Shakespeare born? 2645
What does the term 'the lost years' mean in relation to Shakespeare's life? 1462
How much property did Shakespeare own? 1234
How were students disciplined in Shakespeare's day? 1317
Who ruled the country when Shakespeare was alive? 1401
Did Shakespeare use drugs? 2002
What three professions is Shakespeare famous for? 2494
At what age did Shakespeare and his wife get married? 1938
 
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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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