Shakespeare
... The other was William Shakespeare (b. ... As with most of the 16th century births the actual date of Shakespeare’s birth was not recorded, although associated with the day he died, April 23rd, St. Georges Day, a celebration of the patron saint of England and the records show that like most other infants of the 16th century Shakespeare was baptised a few days after birth on the 26th of April. He was the third child and first son to John and Mary Shakespeare, who lived in Henley Street, Stratford, again there is no proof to prove that this is the birth place of William Shakespeare but as with the birth date popularity and myth has overcome the facts.