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Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Is it true that Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Yes. Multiple reference and scholarly sources state directly that William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, and others place his baptism and upbringing there.
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Stratford-upon-Avon. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford-upon-Avon
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Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Holy_Trinity,_Stratford-upon-Avon
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William Shakespeare - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare
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Shakespeare and Stratford-upon-Avon. (2015). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198718628.003.0001
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1971-, T. J. (2012). Shakespeare's shrine : the Bard's birthplace and the invention of Stratford-upon-Avon. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/shakespearesshri0000thom_k3b0
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William Shakespeare born | April 23, 1564 | HISTORY. (n.d.). history.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-23/william-shakespeare-born
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Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon: prospectus for various books (part torn away) including "Shakespeare Illustrated" which contains an engraving of the exterior of the birthplace, 19th century; printed appeal by a committee of noblemen and gentlemen connected with the county of Warwick for donations so as to enable them to purchase, protect and preserve all that remains of the dwelling in which Shakespeare was born, 1847. (1847). discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/41beb1dc-57c9-4e11-a7a6-a62cfcfc731f
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Shakespeare’s life and the Background to Twelfth Night. (1988). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-07385-6_1
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