Shakespeare was born in April, 1564 in Stratford, Warwickshire. He was born in the house of John Shakespeare. William was the third child out of his eight siblings and was the first boy. They were all born in this house; and spent their childhood years in this house. On April 26, Shakespeare was baptized at the Trinity church. William died on April 23, 1616, due to unknown causes. Shakespeare was buried on April 25, 1616 in the place he was baptized over 52 years before. Shakespeare published a will in January, In the year of 1616. Included in his will was giving 10 pounds to the poor in Stratford.