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== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
In reality, Shakespeare died in April 1616 only according to the Julian calendar — not the Gregorian calendar which is in present use in most western societies.
In reality, Shakespeare died in April 1616 only according to the Julian calendar — not the Gregorian calendar which is in present use in most western societies.
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Revision as of 13:47, 16 July 2013

Timeline for 1616
17th century

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In March, 1616, Sir Walter Raleigh was released from the Tower of London and arranged for William Shakespeare to be poisoned. (PROSE: The Empire of Glass)

In April, Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Time Lord Irving Braxiatel visited the playwright on his deathbed and restored the Englishman's memories of his time in Venice in 1609. (PROSE: The Empire of Glass)

Behind the scenes

In reality, Shakespeare died in April 1616 only according to the Julian calendar — not the Gregorian calendar which is in present use in most western societies.