William Shakespeare is considered as one of the greatest playwrights in the history of the world. The English poet was born on April 23, 1564. He is often called the "Bard of Avon" portraying him to represent the identity, beliefs and principles of the British culture.

He is the best-selling fiction author of all time (selling over 4 billion copies of written works). His style, lessons and quotes span over 400 years and till reaps relevance in our modern culture - especially in the field of literature.

His plays have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

While Shakespeare is known for his popular works such as The Tempest, Hamlet and Macbeth - most of these book being taught at schools and colleges, a little peep closer into the life of this gifted writer reveals some truths that are often not spoken about.

The purpose of this post is to unravel some facts about Shakespeare you (probably) didn't know.

1 . Shakespeare got married at a very early age. Can you guess…? 25 maybe? You're not even close. Shakespeare joined oath together with Anne Hathaway when he was just 18. The marriage took place in Stratford, Warwickshire.

2 . Shakespeare had twins.
His marriage union with Anne Hathaway saw the birth of three children: Susan and a set of twins, Hamlet and Judith.

3 . Some of Shakespeare's best works were produced between 1589 and 1613. He predominantly produced mainly comedies and histories which are often considered to be some of the best work ever produced in these genre.

4 . The actual date of birth of Shakespeare is unknown. Although it is predominantly observed to be on 23 April, which can however be traced back to an 18th-century scholar's mistake. The widely used date - 23rd April was actually the day he died.

5 . Shakespeare's wife - Anne Hathaway, was 8 years older than him. He got married to her at age 18 while she was 26!

6 . Shakespeare has been translated into 80 languages.

7 . Shakespeare used derogatory and insulting terms in some of his plays. Contrary to popular belief that his work were mainly censored comedies and romantics, his characters knew how to call you a "slowpoke" without stooping to simplism. A collection of some of his insulting statements are on litcharts

8 . Far from being a broke artist, Shakespeare's plays made him very wealthy. In 1597, he bought the second largest house in Stratford

9 . There's a possibility that we're all spelling his name wrong. Recorded spellings of his name range from Shakspere to Shaxberd to Shappere. No documented record of him actually spelling his name as "Shakespeare.

10 . There were no portraits of Shakespeare painted in his lifetime. Therefore all existing paintings you see are all guesswork.

11 . Some scholars think Shakespeare wasn't the original writer of most of his plays. They couldn't fathom How a provincial commoner become one of the most eloquent and prolific writers in history. Even in his early career, William was writing tales that had in-depth knowledge of history and international affairs. Record doesn't indicate he went to a university.




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He WAS AN ICON

William Shakespeare,the Literary Legend.Reading his plays tho was quite treacherous.

From my deep research he was a Yoruba man from Ikire Osun state

hmmm. Anne Hathaway.. My celebrity crush b4 b4

He was a black man.

tstx:
hmmm

Y hmm

badebillions:
He was a black man.

UNa Don.come

tstx:
UNa Don.come

He was a black man..

Good man.


Also enter my link

I don hear. I have learnt something new. But I know corruption started with Buhari's family

Yeah some scholars believe Shakespear is a pseudonym. A small others believe him to be Christopher Marlowe, the author of Doctor Faustus.
Whatever the case maybe, Elizabeth I's England was dope and strong.

God punish the people that truncated our educational system to make us all "sheeples", "zombies", MAGA, MUMU etc.

We have lost it since history was eradicated from our educational curriculum

akeentech:

Y hmm

He was married to Anne Hathaway... Currently there's one Anne hathaway in Hollywood

tstx:
hmmm. Anne Hathaway.. My celebrity crush b4 b4

she's a bag of bones

There's a belief that some of his best works we're written by a black woman, and he put his name as the writer. The man didn't have good education

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Now this is an author... He paved way for literature to gain popularity and authors became more respected.
Kudos Shakesman

The greatest of all time

eghuan1:
There's a belief that some of his best works we're written by a black woman, and he put his name as the writer. The man didn't have good education

Black woman? Or Christopher Marlowe? I'm surprised there's a record of the muse getting married at 18. For all we know, his works became popular after Marlowe died. When you read Dr Faustus it has all the attributes of a Shakespeare novel. Occult. Mystery. Devil. Meters. Etc. It's a conspiracy theory but it seems valid.

Because he wrote like Marlowe, in Iambic Pentameters and smart trochaic, because Marlowe was rumoured to have worked with the secret service, because nothing was known about W.S before the time, it is not entirely preposterous to pursue the conspiracy theory that Marlowe is W.S.

hopefulLandlord:


she's a bag of bones

Did you watch the Princess diaries? I love her from there onward.

His date of birth unknown yet he got married at 18.

He was the best writer that ever came to this world, undoubtedly the best.....literature was in him and he died with it...a legend he was.

badebillions:
He was a black man.

What is this again? Just celebrate the playwright and go. No need to spread conspiracy theories.

I Will Be Greater Than Shakespeare

Sapiosexuality:
Black woman? Or Christopher Marlowe? I'm surprised there's a record of the muse getting married at 18. For all we know, his works became popular after Marlowe died. And because he wrote like Marlowe, in

Yes black woman. Saw the documentary on the history channel

hopefulLandlord:

she's a bag of bones

I still love her

Brugo:


What is this again? Just celebrate the playwright and go. No need to spread conspiracy theories.

He was a black guy.

He is a biesexual, thats what many believes

I find his works boring.
Still can't find what the fuss about Shakespeare is all about.