Who is called The Bard of Avon?

- William Shakespeare is the greatest English dramatist.
- He was born on 23 April, 1564 AD and died on 23 April, 1616 AD.
- His Birthplace is Stratford Avon.
- He is often called The Bard of Avon.
- The Shakespearean period belongs to '1590-1616'.
- He writes 37 plays and 154 sonnets.

Source: Encyclopaedia of Britannica.