William Shakespeare
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British opera singer (1849–1931)
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William Shakespeare might refer to at least 2 people: 1) William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 – died April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, and the world's preeminent dramatist. He wrote approximately 38 plays and 154 sonnets, as well as a variety of other poems. Already a popular writer in his own lifetime, Shakespeare became increasingly celebrated after his death and his work adulated by numerous prominent cu
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of birth
- Croydon
- Place of death
- London
- Occupation
- opera singer
- Position held
- composer
- Educated at
- Royal Academy of Music
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Instrument
- voice
- Image
- John William Thomas Shakespeare (1849-1931).jpg
- Voice type
- tenor
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- date of birth
- 1849-06-16
- date of death
- 1931-11-01
- Commons category
- John William Thomas Shakespeare
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