Shakespeare Biography

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What are the main types of plays written by Shakespeare?

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Shakespeare wrote three main types of plays: comedies, histories, and tragedies.

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What significant personal tragedy did Shakespeare experience in 1596?

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In 1596, Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, died.

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At what age did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?

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Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18.

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How old was Anne Hathaway when she married Shakespeare?

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Anne Hathaway was 26 years old when she married Shakespeare.

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How many children did Shakespeare have?

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Shakespeare had three children.

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Who was Shakespeare's wife?

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Shakespeare's wife was Anne Hathaway.

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What is a common misconception about Shakespeare's plays?

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A common misconception is that Shakespeare wrote romance plays; he did not write plays classified as romance.

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What was the name of Shakespeare's only son?

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Shakespeare's only son was named Hamnet.

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What year was Shakespeare born?

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Shakespeare was born in 1564.

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What year did Shakespeare die?

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Shakespeare died in 1616.