ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -William Shakespeare died in 1616 at 52 years of age. His burial in Holy Trinity Church is recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon’s parish register on 25 April 1616. A monument still stands in the church, which notes the date of Shakespeare’s death as 23 April 1616.

Detailed explanation-2: -William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes both died on the 23rd of April in 1616.

Detailed explanation-3: -Given that three days would be a reasonable interval between birth and baptism, 23 April has therefore come to be celebrated as his birthday. Shakespeare also died on 23 April; in 1616, when he was 52 years of age.