When were the complete plays of William Shakespeare first published and who was responsible for collecting together?

The first complete collection of William Shakespeare's plays was published in 1623, seven years after his death. It is known as the First Folio and was compiled by his fellow actors John Heminges and Henry Condell. The First Folio contains 36 plays, including 18 that had never been printed before. It is considered one of the most important books in English literature.