William Shakespeare (apr 1, 1564 – jan 14, 1616)
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One of the greatest playwrights of his time. He wrote plays with all sorts of themes, be it comedy or tragedy. Some of his most famous comedies include "A Midsummer's Night Dream" and "Twelfth Night", and "Hamlet" and "Othello" were two of his famous tragedies.
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