Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and was baptized on April 26th. He attended the King's New School in Stratford and learned acting, singing, dancing, and reciting in addition to writing plays. Shakespeare wrote comedies, romances, tragedies and histories, which were performed in theaters like The Globe. He died in Stratford on April 23rd, 1616 and his works are still read today for their timeless quality and influence on language.