William Shakespeare lived through one of the most turbulent yet thrilling eras of English history – a period of plague, riots and political and religious tensions – and went on to become one of history's most famous playwrights. He has been portrayed numerous times on stage and on screen – most recently by actor Kenneth Branagh in the 2019 film All Is True – but how much do you know about England's bard?
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