William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 1564. He came from a middle class family, which was supported by his very successful father, who was a favorite in the community. As it was common in those days, Shakespeare never had a formal education, but attended school up until grammar school. He married a woman in her thirties at the age of eighteen, and had three children with her. Then, only eight years later, he ran away from them to pursue his career as an actor. Later, he met up with the owner and renowned playwright that owned the Globe Theater. It was here that he got his fame...

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