Shakespeare Fun Facts

Shakespeare was an only child.

William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had three children, triplets.

Shakespeare never seemed to spell his name properly, often signing his name “Willm Shakp.

Shakespeare left school at 13 years old.

Shakespeare was a businessman too, a part owner of a theatre.

The exact date of his birth isn't known, but it is generally celebrated on April 23.

Shakespeare's plays were only about a tragedy.

Macbeth was a popular play because it featured witches.

Shakespeare has given many words (estimate of 1,700 – 3,000) to the English language.

Between 1585 and 1592, no one is really certain about what he did.

Shakespeare studied Latin only at school.

Shakespeare was criticised for being a ‘Jack of all trades’ – a second-rate tinkerer.

Shakespeare’s grave includes a curse against moving his bones.

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564.

Shakespeare attended the local grammar school, beginning at age 7.

Shakespeare's play frequently performed at the courts of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.

Shakespeare attended University.

Shakespeare went to university.

Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway who was only 18 when he married her.

In his will, he appeared to only give his wife (Anne) a bed.

Shakespeare wrote 38 plays.