When did william shakespeare die?

William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover (glove-maker) originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning farmer. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptised there on 26 April 1564. read more

According to Google, who collate and publish global monthly search statistics, approximately 17,849 internet-users type this collection of queries into their digital devices each month — that adds up to over 200,000 searches per year globally. read more

Historians believe Shakespeare was born on this day in 1564, the same day he died in 1616. Although the plays of William Shakespeare may be the most widely read works in the English language, little is known for certain about the playwright himself. read more

Too Young to Die Shakespeare died at just 52. If we take into account the fact that Shakespeare was a wealthy man by the end of his life, this is a relatively young age for him to die. read more