He lived through one of the most turbulent yet thrilling eras of English history – a period of plague, riots and political and religious tensions – and went on to become one of history’s most famous playwrights.
This weekend marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare died on April 23 in 1616 at the age of 52 – a relatively old age to live to in those times.
He lived through one of the most turbulent yet thrilling eras of English history – a period of plague, riots and political and religious tensions – and went on to become one of history’s most famous playwrights.
This weekend marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare died on April 23 in 1616 at the age of 52 – a relatively old age to live to in those times.
