Shakespeare Fun Facts

Macbeth was a popular play because it featured witches.

William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had three children, triplets.

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

Shakespeare left school at 13 years old.

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

Shakespeare went to university.

Shakespeare wrote 38 plays.

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

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

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

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

Shakespeare attended University.

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

Shakespeare's plays were only about a tragedy.

Shakespeare studied Latin only at school.

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

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

Shakespeare was an only child.

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

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

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