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Also known as John William Thomas Shakespeare

British opera singer (1849–1931)

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Type
Person
Country
GB
Active from
1564-04-23
Active to
1616-04-23

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Listeners
16,480
Total plays
166,573

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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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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
William
Gender
male
Place of birth
Croydon
Place of death
London
Occupation
opera singer
Position held
composer
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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