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A Long and Illustrious History

In which year was William Shakespeare born?

A1564
B1616
C1590
D1572

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is 1564.

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and died in 1616. He is celebrated for writing plays including Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream and many others.

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