William Shakespeare By moronigirl2006 Period: Jan 1, 1564 to Dec 31, 1616 Life of Shakespeare Apr 20, 1564 William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon. Apr 26, 1564 William's Baptism. It is the earliest recording in his life. Feb 4, 1567 Shakespeare served as a member of the Council in the Stratford government. Nov 28, 1582 William Married Anne Hathaway who lived in Stratford upon Avon her entire life. May 26, 1583 Shakespeare's oldest daughter Susanna was born in May of 1583 Feb 4, 1585 Judith and Hamnet, The Shakespear Twins, were born. Feb 4, 1592 Young William was repremanded for not coming to church for fear of process of debt. Feb 4, 1593 Shakespeare dedicated Venus and Adonis to Henry Wriothesley Feb 4, 1604 Othello was written at about this time Feb 4, 1605 The famous play Macbethwas written. May 7, 1605 King Lear was written in 1605 Feb 4, 1607 Antony and Cleopatra was written. Aug 4, 1608 Shakespeare began writing more romance, reconciliaton, music and light works. May 19, 1611 Shakespeare wrote The Tempest around this time. Apr 23, 1616 This dude died on his birthday. Lame.