William Shakespeare
(1564-1616)

English playwright and poet (1564–1616) – William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon (Town in Warwickshire, England) on March 31st, 1564 and died in Stratford-upon-Avon (Town in Warwickshire, England) on April 23rd, 1616 at the age of 52. Today William Shakespeare would be 460 years old.

Age

how old was William Shakespeare when he died?

William Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of 52.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 31st, 1564 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Stratford-upon-Avon Town in Warwickshire, England
Death Date	April 23rd, 1616 (Saturday)
Death place	Stratford-upon-Avon Town in Warwickshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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William Shakespeare

Birthday

When was William Shakespeare born?

William Shakespeare was born on March 31st, 1564.

Death

When did William Shakespeare die?

William Shakespeare died on April 23rd, 1616 at the age of 52 in Stratford-upon-Avon (Town in Warwickshire, England). Today William Shakespeare would be 460 years old.