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We know that Shakespeare was baptised on April 26, 1564 because there is a baptismal record in the church which says so. The custom was to baptise within a few days of the birth, so that if the child died, it would not die unbaptised. Of all the days shortly before the baptism, April 23 happens to be 1) St. George's day and 2) the same day that Shakespeare died, so people like to think of him having been born on that day. It's possible, but not certain.
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What is weird about William Shakespeares birthday?
William Shakespeare's actual birth date is not known, but is celebrated on the anniversary of his baptism - and many people think he died on his birthday (April 23, St. George's Day)
What is shakespeares first name?
William Shakespeare
Was William Davenant William Shakespeares son?
No, although he tried to claim that he was.
Who is Mary arden?
William shakespeares mum
What was William shakespeares first sonnet called?
i
What is weird about William Shakespeares birthday?
William Shakespeare's actual birth date is not known, but is celebrated on the anniversary of his baptism - and many people think he died on his birthday (April 23, St. George's Day)
What is shakespeares first name?
William Shakespeare
What was William Shakespeares language?
English
Who was William Shakespeares dad?
john
Was William Davenant William Shakespeares son?
No, although he tried to claim that he was.
What is the Date of William shakespeares marriage?
1582
What did William Shakespeares father do?
he was a glove maker
What was William Shakespeares main job?
He was a Playwright.
How old is William Shakespeares mam?
406
Why were William shakespeares accomplishments important?
hemlet
What was William shakespeares favorite name?
Pusssy
Who is Mary arden?
William shakespeares mum
