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1524
1564, presumably April 23 (May 3) – William Shakespeare was born in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon
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1571
1571-1578 – Shakespeare studies at Stratford Grammar School, one of the best provincial schools in England, where the sons of townspeople received a free education, mainly studying Latin language and literature.
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1580
1580s, the end – Shakespeare begins working in the theater as an actor and playwright.
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1594 – Shakespeare's first tragedy Titus Andronicus is published
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1616, April 23 (May 3) – William Shakespeare dies in his hometown at the age of 52 on his birthday and is buried in the altar of Holy Trinity Church on the outskirts of Stratford.