The document provides biographical information about William Shakespeare. It states that he was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and details are known about his life from church documents and records. Shakespeare had a career as a playwright and actor in London and was a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men theatrical troupe. He wrote 37 plays, including well-known works like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. Shakespeare died on his birthday in 1616 at the age of 52 and is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.

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