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At the time of Shakespeare's birth there were no official, government records of births, marriages and deaths.

There were Church records of baptisms, weddings and funerals.

The records show that William Shakespeare was baptised on 26th April 1564.

It was (and still is) customary for a baptism to take place shortly after birth and so his birthday is celebrated on 23rd April, which is the feast day of Saint George - the Patron Saint of England.

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