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Originally Posted by kestrelx
According to myth today is also the day Shakespeare was born and also died - 23rd April. Do know how true this is? He's another one that some people say did not exist in reality.
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Shakespeare may not have existed, you say?
There are 38 plays and over 150 sonnets that suggest otherwise, a few busts and statues which hint at some mythical figure, a vague bit of historical evidence but other than that you may be right. His likeness is the source of some debate as it is not thought that any accurate chronicling was made during his lifetime but a bust carved after his death was confirmed as a true likeness by Ben Johnson. The birthdate of 23rd April is uncertain although he was baptised on 26th and it is historically appealing to think of him as having been born on St George's Day.
Perhaps it was that nice Francis Bacon who should be recognised instead?