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Shakespeare was one of the most amazing writers of his time. Born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564 he had his formal education at a grammar school that focused on Latin grammar. Shakespeare's father, John Shakespeare, was a glove maker and his mother was Mary Arden. As a young boy Shakespeare's love of nature was greatly influenced by the surrounding countryside. This love of nature lasted his entire lifetime.
When Shakespeare was eighteen he was married to Anna Hathaway. She was twenty six, eight years older than him at the time. They were married in November of 1582 and had their first child, Susanna, only six months later in May. After their first child they had two more, Hamnet and Judith, who were twins.
In about 1587 Shakespeare left Stratford for London. Anna and their children did not go with him because Anna was a puritan.
Shakespeare was part of the Lord Chamberlain's men which later became the Kings men. Most of the money Shakespeare made was from the......

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