When was William Shakespeare born?
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William Shakespeare was born in April 1564. And whilst his birthday has long been celebrated on the 23rd of April. There is no specific date of birth actually recorded or known because at that time the only date of importance was the date of baptism, though infants often were baptized when they were just a few days old. Shakespeare's baptismal date was 26th April 1564.

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, and the date of his birth was in April, with an unknown date, but it has long been celebrated on the 23rd of April.

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