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William Shakespeare ^] 26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon" His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.^[4]

Shakespeare was born and brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Sometime between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men.

This article is about the 43rd President of the United States. For his father, the 41st President, see George H. W. Bush.

George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States
In office January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009
Vice President	Dick Cheney
Preceded by	Bill Clinton
Succeeded by	Barack Obama
46th Governor of Texas
In office January 17, 1995 – December 21, 2000
Lieutenant	Bob Bullock (1995–99) Rick Perry (1999–2000)
Preceded by	Ann Richards
Succeeded by	Rick Perry
Personal details
Born	George Walker Bush July 6, 1946 (age 69) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Laura Welch (m. 1977)
Relations	See Bush family
Children	Barbara and Jenna
Parents	George H. W. Bush Barbara Bush
Residence	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Education	B.A., M.B.A.
Alma mater	Yale University Harvard Business School
Profession	Businessman (oil, baseball) Politician
Religion	Episcopalian (before 1977)[1] United Methodist (1977–present)[2][3]
Awards	Air Force Pilot's Badge,Outstanding Unit Award,National Defense Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon[4]
Signature
Website	Official Website George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum George W. Bush Presidential Center The White House Archived
Military service
Nickname(s)	"Dubya", "GWB"[5]
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	Texas Air National Guard  Alabama Air National Guard
Years of service	1968–1974
Rank	First lieutenant
Unit	147th Reconnaissance Wing 187th Fighter Wing

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George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009, and the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. The eldest son of Barbaraand George H. W. Bush, he was born in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduating from Yale University in 1968 andHarvard Business School in 1975, he worked in oil businesses. He married Laura Welch in 1977 and ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives shortly thereafter. He later co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team before defeating Ann Richards in the 1994 Texas gubernatorial election. He was elected president in 2000 after aclose and controversial election, becoming the fourth president to be elected while receiving fewer popular votes nationwide than his opponent.