Multiple choice general knowledge

Shakespeare lived to a ripe old age - for his time. How old was he when he died?

  1. Under 40

  2. In his 60's

  3. In his 40's

  4. In his 50's
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D Correct answer
Explanation

William Shakespeare was baptized in April 1564 and died in April 1616, making him 52 years old at death. 'In his 50's' is correct. In Elizabethan England, living past 50 was indeed considered 'a ripe old age' given life expectancy was around 35-40 years (due to high infant/child mortality).

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