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Apr 23, 1564
Date of Birth
Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He was born and raised in Stratford, England. His parents were Mary and John Shakespeare. In William's earlier life he studied Latin grammar and then transitioned to Roman Literature. At the age of 13 he discontinued his education so he could help his father (galegroup.com).
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Dec 15, 1569
France Signs a Commercial Treaty with Ottoman Empire
Ottomans began using capitulations treaties to reach their goal. They signed the first full-capitulations treaty with France. The system allowed certain European nations to gain different rates of tax exemption on their exports and imports with the Ottomans. The European's goal was to increase mercantilism. They were hoping their goal would decrease the movement of precious metal away from Europe. Both the European's and the Ottoman's saw benefits from this system (galegroup.com). -
Married Anne Hathaway
On November 27th, 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. When they got married William was 18 and Anne was 26. They had to pay a 40-pound bond to get their marriage license. They got married in a church called, St. Andrews, Temple Grafton (galegroup.com). -
Susanna was Born
Susanna was Anne's and William's first child born in the Shakespeare family. She was the oldest out of three children. She was baptized on May 26, 1583 in the Stratford Parish Church. Susanna grew up without receivning an education, but had a successful future. She grew up to have a successful marriage to John Hall who she deeply loved. She also started a family after giving birth to her only child, Elizabeth Hall (galegroup.com). -
Judith and Hamnet are Born
Judith and Hamnet were twins who were born two years after Susanna. Hamnet did not live a long life and sadly passed away at the age of 11 due to a deadly disease during his time. Judith had a tragic life by dealing with her husband, Thomas Quiney. Quiney had a child with another woman, Margaret Wheeler, while being married to Judith. Judith and Hamnet were not as successful and happy as Susanna but they managed to carry on through hard times (galegroup.com). -
Anglo-Spanish War Begins
The Anglo-Spanish War began when Spain seized the English ships from their ports. This war was between England and Spain but was never formally declared. The Treaty of London ended this war in 1604 with a negotiation between the king of Spain, Philip III, and the king of England, James I. Spain agreed to cease their military inventions in Ireland and the Spanish Netherlands. England agreed to end high seas privateering (prezi.com). -
Eighty Years' War
The Eighty Years' War was a war of Netherland's independence from Spain. This led to the separation of Northern and Southern Netherlands. This also formed the Dutch Republic or United Provinces of the Netherlands. Mercenary armies were lead by Prince William I of Orange. He led his army to an unsuccessful invasion of the provinces (Britannica.com).
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Roanoke was Found Abandoned
Roanoke was found by Sir Walter Raleigh. John White was the governor and captain of the lost island. White left Roanoke to gain more supplies, but when he returned three years later he found the island to be abandoned. People assumes that the island was abandoned due to lack of supplies, harsh weather, and poor relationship with the Indigenous people. This was the first unsuccessful English settlement in the New World (Washington.edu). -
Firmly Established as a Playwrighter In London
Shakespeare traveled to London at the age of 26 to begin his career. He was established a an actor and a dramatist. Shakespeare was first mentioned as a man of the theatre by Robert Greene, a dramatist. Greene referred to Shakespeare as an 'upstart crow'. However, the theatres were often closed due to a plague. While the theatres were closed Shakespeare wrote his earliest poems "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece" (nosweashakespeare.com). -
Wrote "Romeo and Juliet" and "Richard II"
"Romeo and Juliet" and "Richard II" was written in the same period known as the sanguine period. This was the first period out of the four periods of Shakespeare's life. This period showed young love and imagination. Both of these plays fall under that category (nosweatshakespeare.com). -
Wrote "Henry V"
"Henry V" was the final play in Shakespeare's second tetralogy that included "Richard II," "Henry IV Part 1," and "Henry IV Part 2." This play is part of the second period out of the four periods of Shakespeare's life. The second period shows progress in the dramatic art. In this period there is less exaggeration, more real power, and a deeper insight into human nature (nosweatshakespeare.com) -
Wrote "Twelfth Night"
Shakespeare wrote "The Twelfth Night," as one of his most mature comedies. This play is characterized by a hilarious and kindly charm that depends upon the attraction of lovely heroines. He wanted to show people that the story's content and the world is unusual and unexpected during that time. He based his version off of "GI'lgannati," but made his more unique (sparknotes.com). -
Father died
Shakespeare's father, John Shakespeare, died at the age of 70 deto natural causes. He is buried in Stratford's Holy Trinity Church. This was the worst year of Shakespeare's life. His father's death was the second most tragic experience in his life. His first tragic experience was the death of his son Hamnet. On John's tomb, in Stratford, there is the coat-of-arms symbol. This symbol is carved on his tomb because he worked hard to get it and finally did (galegroup.com). -
Founded Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown, Virginia was lead by James Smith and was America's first permanent English Colony. A ship carrying 105 passengers left England in December and arrived to Jamestown in late April. Jamestown was going through a period known as "starving time," but luckily, some settlers with supplies arrived to Jamestown from England. Jamestown soon went on to become a town by the mid 1700's (prezi.com). -
Mother Died
Shakespeare's mother, Mary Shakespeare, was 68 when she died. Mary was buried at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford, England. The cause of her death is unknown, but she died at a healthy age. This leads us to believe that she died of natural causes. This was also one of the most tragic times for Shakespeare during his lifetime (nosweatshakespeare.com). -
Shakespeare Died
William Shakespeare died at the age of 52. Shakespeare was buried at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford along with his parents. He died due to a serious illness. His tomb lies below the floor of the church, in the chancel. Next to his tomb lies Anne Hathaway, his wife. The were buried next to each other so that they would remain together forever (Shakespeare's England 135).
