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William Shakespeare left his wife their 'second best bed' in his last will and testament, probate records show. Britain's most famous playwright William Shakespeare left his wife their 'second best bed' in his will. The Bard's 1616 will also reveals how he left £150 to each of his daughters, more than £380,000 today.

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William Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616, his 52nd birthday. In truth, the exact date of Shakespeare's death is not known, but assumed from a record of his burial two days later, 25 April 1616, at Holy Trinity Church. Stratford Upon Avon, where his grave remains.

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Why and when did Shakespeare return to Stratford-upon-Avon?

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Why and when did Shakespeare return to Stratford-upon-Avon?

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By 1613, Shakespeare had apparently returned to live in Stratford-upon-Avon. On 25 March 1616, he signed his will.

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This is a pity because this evidence is central to any understanding of how successful Shakespeare was (or wasn't) in terms of his career. It's often assumed thatShakespeare died a wealthy man as would have befitted a great writer.

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Was Shakespeare popular in his own lifetime?

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Was Shakespeare popular in his own lifetime?

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In his own time, William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was rated as merely one among many talented playwrights and poets, but since the late 17th century he has been considered the supreme playwright and poet of the English language.

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How did Shakespeare make money in London?

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How did Shakespeare make money in London?

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William went to London to act as his father's commercial representative and subsequently took up acting and writing plays as a sideline.

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Why and when did Shakespeare go to London?

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Why and when did Shakespeare go to London?

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Shakespeare moved to London during his lost years, from 1885-1892, but we don't know exactly when, as it hasn't been documented properly. There are a few theories on why Shakespeare moved toLondon, of which a few are more believable than others.

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william shakespeare had three children.

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What did Shakespeare do after leaving school?

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What did Shakespeare do after leaving school?

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he pursued his dreams of poetry.

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King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Mary Shakespeare, née Arden, was the mother of William Shakespeare.

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John Shakespeare was an English businessman in Stratford-upon-Avon and the father of William Shakespeare. He was a glover and whittawer by trade.

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How do we know when Shakespeare was born?

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How do we know when Shakespeare was born?

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No birth records exist, but an old church record indicates that a William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. From this, it is believed he was born on or near April 23, 1564, and this is the date scholars acknowledge as William Shakespeare's birthday.