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Shakespeare, William

In Latin: A Pylian in judgement, a Socrates in genius, a Maro in art/ The earth buries him, the people mourn him, Olympus possesses him.
Church: Holy Trinity - Stratford-upon-Avon (in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire).
Profession: Writer.
Sex: Male.
Virtue(s): Genius, Judgement, Skill*, Wit.
Literature: Poetry*.
Language: Latin.
Year of death: 1616.
Age at death: 53 (classed as: Adult).

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