when was shakespeare born

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in April 1564. The exact date of his birth is not recorded, but it is most often celebrated on April 23. This date is deduced from the record of his baptism in the Parish Register at Holy Trinity Church on April 26, 1564. Since baptisms typically took place within three days of birth, April 23 has become the traditionally accepted birthday of Shakespeare. Interestingly, he also died on April 23, in 1616, at the age of 52.