William Shakespeare (ɪə;26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English :poet, :playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world`s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England`s national poet and the `Bard of Avon`. His extant works, including some collaborations, consist of a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoshonian