William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare was an Earth English poet and playwright during the 16th and 17th centuries. His works are considered amongst the greatest in the English language.
Akharin owned a Shakespeare first folio, amongst other priceless items. (TOS: "Requiem for Methuselah")
Carnelians in Starfleet used names taken from characters in Shakespeare's plays. (TOSS)
USS Cantabrian Captain Noel Turner kept a volume of works by Shakespeare in his ready room in the 24th century. He had also studied Shakespeare throughout his degrees, including his doctorate, in the 20th century. (Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions: "Catalyst, Part One")
As a child and young man, USS Pendragon Captain Timothy Sinclair read a variety of works, including Shakespeare, during his time at the Enclave. (Star Trek: Pendragon)
The USS Prometheus's dedication plaque bore a quote from Shakespeare. (Star Trek: Prometheus)
The Andorian crewman Thalek quoted Shakespeare to Myra Elbrey, a Betazoid, during a counseling session in 2378. (Star Trek: Hidden Frontier: "Coward's Death")
In 2382, during the negotiation the resulted in the Romulan Star Empire entering the Coalition War on the Federation's side, Romulan Commander Takaram quoted Henry V. He went on to comment on how the Klingon's are obsessed with Shakespeare. (Star Trek: Pioneer (STP): "Dawn")
[edit] External links
- William Shakespeare article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.
- William Shakespeare article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.
- William Shakespeare article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
