Sunday, April 22, 2012

Today in History - April 23, 1564 - William Shakespeare is Born

William Shakespeare is Born - April 23, 1564

   Today in History, William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon. It is speculated that he was born on this day, because, according to tradition, a baby was christened three days after his birth, and church records indicate that he was christened on April 26, 1564. Interestingly, he died on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52. He was an English dramatist and poet.

Source: History.com-William Shakespeare is Born

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