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Apr 23, 1564
A Master Was Born.
William Shakespeare was born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Shakespeare was the third child of eight born to John and Mary Shakespeare, but he was their first son and their first child to survive past infancy. -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
Birth-Death
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Apr 26, 1564
His Baptism .
Baptism seem to be a very important obstacle in Shakespeare days. This is the earliest record they have on Shakespeare, but we believe from studies he was born three days before. -
Jan 2, 1571
School Days *
It's very likely that Shakespeare attended New Grammar School located in the stratford area. By tradition boys started the grammer school at age seven. Basic reading and writing skill were taught. -
Shakespeare is in Love !
Only 18 Shakespeare married the Anne Hathaway (26 years old). The marriage licence was issued November 27,1582. -
His First Child !
Six months after the marriage Anne gave birth to a daughter, Susanna, baptised 26 May 1583. Soon followed twins, son Hamnet and daughter Judith almost two years later and were baptised February 2,1585. -
. . . Beginning of Success !
In 1585 Shakespeare left his family and began his successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Now known as the Kings Men. -
Poet in Progress
Shakespeare entered his first poem Venus and Adonis in the Stationers’ Registrar . That proved that along with all the other incredible things he did he wrote peotry. -
R.I.P
William's only son Hamnet died in 1596, just eleven years old. -
Romeo & Juliet !
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare. Today this play is one of the most popular works of Shakespeare. -
The Globe !
The Globe opened in Autumn 1599, with Julius Caesar one of the first plays staged ! -
One of His Greatest Plays.
Shakespeare is thought to have composed his greatest play, Hamlet at this time. -
More Great Works of Art .
The famous Antony And Cleopatra is believed to have been composed. -
Oh No !
There was a terrible accident and he Globe Theatre burned to the ground. -
Congradulations !
With just a little improvement the Globe Theatre reopens. -
Farewell Shakespeare . . . :(
Sadly Shakespeare passed away on his birthday. His last words: "Good friend, for Jesus´ sake forbeare to digg the dust enclosed here! Blest be ye man that spares thes stones, and curst be he that moues my bones." Which were on his tombstone. His burial was recorded in the Stratford Holy Church Register two days later.
