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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564–1616) Complete Study Notes for UGC NET / JRF / Ph.D. English Literature These notes cover Shakespeare from his birth, family, education, literary career, important dates, all major works, characters, themes, contemporaries, sources, literary contributions, publication history and important NET/JRF facts. I will explain everything in simple English but include the important academic terminology required for Ph.D. entrance and UGC NET/JRF. 1. Introduction: Who Was William Shakespeare? Full name: William Shakespeare Born: Traditionally celebrated on 23 April 1564. Baptised: 26 April 1564. Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Died: 23 April 1616. Age at death: 52 years. Profession: Playwright, poet and actor. Literary age: Elizabethan Age and Jacobean Age. Literary period: English Renaissance. Known as: The Bard of Avon. The Swan of Avon. England’s National Poet. The Bard. Father: John Shakespeare – a successful busi...