English poet William Shakespeare died at the age of 52.
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William Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
The Long Parliament ordered all theaters to close in London, including The Globe Theatre, which was once partly owned by William Shakespeare.
The first known performance of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' was performed.
William Shakespeare born.
Shakespeare's Sonnets were first published in London.
