William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, on April 26, 1564, and he died on April 23, 1616. He lived to be 52 years old.¹⁾

His exact birthdate is not known, but it is traditionally celebrated on April 23, which is also the date of his death.²⁾

Shakespeare's parents were John Shakespeare, a glove-maker, and Mary Arden, the daughter of a wealthy landowner.³⁾

He had seven siblings, making him the third of eight children in the family.⁴⁾