SHAKESPEARE BIOGRAPHY

Shakespeare was born on 23th of April 1564, in Stratford-on-Avon near London. His family was "well-off". His father, called John Shakespeare had had lots of works like, glovemaker, shop keeper, land owner and mayor of Stratford. His mother, Mary Arden who inherited land which was bequeathed to William, who had 7 brothers and sisters.
He studied in a public grammar school until 15, he read much about: Mythology, Ovid, Plutarch's Lives, etc., which he used as sources. William, got married to Anne Hathaway in November 27th, 1582. She was 8 year older, they had 3 children: Susanna and the twins Hamnet & Judith.
They had been living in London most of his life. William, became the third largest landowner of London, and eventually retired there.
Shakespeare was recognized as a successful actor and poet, he was also a member of a repertory group called Chamberlain's Men. He wrote poems and at least 38 plays, who revolutionized the English stage with his dramatic and poetic genius.
Shakespeare retired from the theatre to his native Stratford sometime 1611 and 1613 having bought a large house called "New Place"
William Shakespeare died on his birthday in the age of 52 in Stratford. and he was buried in the chancel of the Church of Holy Trinity.