10 Lines on William Shakespeare 1. William Shakespeare is the greatest writer of the English language. 2. He is often called the English national poet. 3. He was born on 26 April 1564 in England. 4. He married Anne Hatha way. 5. His earliest plays were written in the 1590s. 6. The famous romantic tragedy he wrote was Romeo and Juliet. 7. The 1st collected edition of Shakespeare's plays is known as the First Folio. 8. His sonnets were published in 1609. 9. He returned to his birth place in 1610. 10. He passed away in the year 1616. 10 Lines on William Shakespeare in English 1. A legendary name in English literature is William Shakespeare. 2. He was born to Mary Shakespeare and John Shakespeare on the 23rd of April in the year 1564. 3. Since there is documentary proof of Shakespeare being baptized on 26th April of 1564, therefore scholars estimate him to be born three days prior as per the traditions of baptism at that time. 4. If the date of birth of Shakespeare under t...