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How old was William Shakespeare when he died? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Updated May 2 2024 - 10:28pm, first published April 27 2024 - 6:00am
Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock
Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock

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Anna Houlahan

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