| Full Name |
Edward de Vere |
| Date of Birth |
12 April 1550 |
| Place of Birth |
Little Hedingham, Essex, England |
| Date of Death |
24 June 1604 |
| Place of Death |
The Hague, Dutch Republic |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
English |
| Education |
Cambridge University, Gray's Inn |
| Profession |
Poet, Courtier |
| Years of Activity |
Late 16th Century |
| Brief Information |
Edward de Vere was an English nobleman and poet. He is primarily known today as a candidate for the authorship of the works attributed to William Shakespeare. His life and connections to the theatre provide a basis for this ongoing debate. |