Shakespear

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-avon. His mother's name was Mary Arden, a member of the gentry. His father's name was "John" Glover Shakespeare, a commoner. John tried to regain their position in society by getting a coat of arms, but was rejected three times. William later, after achieving his fame, received a coat of arms known as "Not without right" that was in the shape of a shield. At the tender age of 14, (1578) William was apprenticed to a butcher. At 17, (1581) he was a liberteen, or a very wild and rambunctious teen. In 1582, between the ages

of 18 and 19, William met Ann Hathaway, 26, and she became pregnant. The two got married and had a little girl named Suzanna, who later married a doctor, Thomas Nash. They also were blessed with twins, Judith (Juliet) and Hamnet (Haml

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He was bald, had the unattractive brown hair for the time, and was a country bumpkin.

In 1588, Comedy of Errors was written, which is said to be his first play. Tragedians were considered great, but comedy was

low. In London especially, he had many affairs and was a wild party guy. Although he had these unfavorable physical characteristics, he was still able to have many affairs behind his wife's back. In London he joined a theatrical society known as Lord Chamberlin's Men. In 1593, Venus of Adonis was published.

Richard Burbage was one of the original tragic actors in Shakespeare's plays. His affairs were abundant and he was known as the country bumpkin from Stratford. William was considered a low comedian during these times. The Globe Theater was where all of his plays were performed.

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