Shakespeare: Iconic playwright and actor, born April 23, 1564.

Established The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, later the King’s Men.

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Produced 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and other poems.

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His works translated into over 50 languages worldwide.

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Married Anne Hathaway, had three children.

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Speculated "lost days" led to theories of travel.

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Buried in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 25, 1616.

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