William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He was born and brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire and married Anne Hathaway at age 18, with whom he had three children: Susanna and twins Hamnet and Judith.

1. William shakespeare
Was an English poet, playwright,
and actor, widely regarded as the
greatest writer in the English
language and the world's pre-
eminent dramatist.
Shakespeare was born and brought up
in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
At the age of 18, he married Anne
Hathaway, with whom he had three
children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet
and Judith.