What did Shakespeare die of?

Fever
William Shakespeare/Cause of death

It’s been speculated that he died of syphilis or was even murdered. Helen explores the theory that comes from a diary written by a Stratford Vicar 50 years after Shakespeare’s death. It tells of Shakespeare going out drinking with his writing friends and then dying of a fever shortly afterward.

What does William Shakespeare look like?

When you think of Shakespeare, you probably have a particular image of the Bard in mind: a receding hairline, heavy-lidded eyes, a thin mustache, and long, wavy hair. Since the mid-17th century, scholars have thought that the figure in the below Chandos Portrait, painted in 1610, was Shakespeare.

Is there a picture of Shakespeare?

There are only two portraits that definitively portray William Shakespeare, both of which are posthumous. One is the engraving that appears on the title-page of the First Folio, published in 1623, and the other is the sculpture that adorns his memorial in Stratford upon Avon, which dates from before 1623.

What is Shakespeare known for?

Many people believe William Shakespeare is the best British writer of all time. His many works are about life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic and mystery. He wrote the blockbuster plays of his day – some of his most famous are Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.

Did Shakespeare Die of a hangover?

It’s generally agreed William Shakespeare passed away on 23 April 1616. We also know where it happened: Stratford-upon-Avon. William Shakespeare, the most profound and influential genius in the annals of English literature, died as a direct result of getting drunk with his mates.

Why did Shakespeare have an earring?

Shakespeare wore a gold hoop earring—or so we think. The fashion may have been inspired by sailors, who sported a single gold earring to cover funeral costs in case they died at sea.