William Shakespeare

By: Jane Thomas

Shakespeare’s LifeO Born April 23,

1563O Died April 23,

1616O CommonerO Actor, playwright,

and poetO Married Anne

HathawayO 3 children

Shakespeare’s Writing

O Wrote comedies, tragedies, and histories

O Wrote 37 playsO Wrote approximately 154 sonnets

Shakespeare’s Career

O Known by many as the greatest writer in English literature

O Began his career as an actorO Actor for Lord Chamberlain’s

Men Theatre CompanyO Lord Chamberlain’s Men built

the Globe Theatre – where most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed

The Globe Theatre