William Shakespeare
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 1564-16 William Shakespeare was born in Statford- upon-Avon, England, in April 1564. The exact date of his birth is not recorded, but it is most often celebrated around the world on 23rd April. Shakespeare's baptism is recorded in the Parish register at Holy TrinityChurch, Statford-upon-Avon on Wednesday 26April 1564. Historians believe Shakespeare was born on this day 23rd April in 1564, the same day he died in 1616. Although the plays of William Shakespeare maybe the most widely read works in the English language, little is known for certain about the playwright himself. " Some are born great,some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them " :- Shakespeare said about birthdays.