William Shakespeare's Birth and Death Anniversary: People Remember the Famed Playwright by Sharing Quotes, English Language Day 2021 Messages & More
William Shakespeare was believed to have born on April 23, 1564, and died on the same day in 1616. The famed playwright is remembered by netizens who are sharing English Language Day 2021 messages, Shakespeare quotes and more.
People Remember William Shakespeare On His Birth and Death Anniversary
23 April 1616. William Shakespeare, died (aged 52). His works include 39 plays, notably, Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth and 154 sonnets. His plays have been translated into every major language. He also introduced numerous new words into the English language. pic.twitter.com/o7pkDTYrJo
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) April 23, 2021
William Shakespeare Quotes
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”
William Shakespeare pic.twitter.com/8FF05Hxo1f
— Mihaela Bucur 🌈🌳 (@mihaelabucur10) April 23, 2021
Remembering Shakespeare's Works
Today is #shakespeareday with April 23rd thought to be the day on which William Shakespeare was born (in 1564) and died (1616).
In celebration, here’s ‘The Very Condensed Shakespeare’, a slightly abridged version of all his work. pic.twitter.com/SOWBWERszj
— Brian Bilston (@brian_bilston) April 23, 2021
Netizens Honour William Shakespeare
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE! 🎉 🥳
Whilst it remains a mystery as to exactly when the Bard was born, it is widely believed that his birthday is on April 23rd. What's more, it is thought that he died the same day 52 years later!
Here's to you Mr Shakespeare 🍻 pic.twitter.com/96krvjEhR6
— The Show Must Go Online (@TSMGOnlineLive) April 23, 2021
English Language Day is Observed on His Birth Anniversary
23 April 1564. William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, was probably born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire on this day (though he was baptised on 26 April 1564). He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon” or simply “the Bard”. pic.twitter.com/crRHt4OnkD
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) April 23, 2021
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