William Shakespeare 26 April 1564( birth date unknown) – 23 April 1616 (aged 52)

John Shakespeares house, believed to be William Shakespeares birthplace, in Stratford-upon-Avon

His father, John Shakespeare was a glover. He prospered and held several positions in the city council. Williams mother Marry Arden, was from the local family of good reputation. In 1596, the Shakespeares got their own coat of arms.

Герб с девизом рода Шекспиров Non Sanz Droict «Не без права»

Недавно обнаруженный в семейной коллекции портрет художника - елизаветинца(1610). Некоторые искусствоведы утверждают, что это единственный прижизненный портрет Уильяма Шекспира.

Title page of the First Folio,1623. Copper engraving of Shakespeare

The reconstructed Globe Theatre, London.

Shakespeares grave and funeral monument in Stratford-upon-Avon