The traditional date for William Shakespeare's birth is April 23, 1564. The exact date of Shakespeare's birth is not known for sure, but records indicate he was baptized on April 26, 1564. Because babies were generally baptized in to the Anglican Church (Church of England) within a few days of their birth, historians assume Shakespeare was probably born a few days prior to his baptism.
The location Shakespeare was born is Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Stratford-upon-Avon is located roughly 100 miles northwest of London, and he spent most of his life in one of these two cities. Even today, Stratford-upon-Avon remains a small town, containing less than 30,000 residents. However, the town has become famous as the birthplace of Shakespeare; as many as 5 million tourists visit Stratford-upon-Avon each year.
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