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Apr 23, 1564
birth
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon. His actual birthday is unknown. The given date is assumed. Records show that his baptism took place on April 26th. Baptisms usually took place 3 days after birth -
Jan 1, 1578
Shakespeare leaves grammar school
The exact date is unknown- only the year -
Shakespeare marries!
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway. He waa 18, she was 26. -
Susanna is born!
Shakespeare's first daughter Susanna was born. She lived 66 years and was born just 5 months after the wedding of her parents. -
Susanna's Baptism
Susanna's baptism took place 6 months after her parents wedding -
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Shakespeare leaves!
Only the years are suspected. Shakespeare left his family between this time. It is assumed that he worked in theater, although it is not certain. This period is know as The Lost Years. -
The twins are born!
Shakespeare and Anne's twins, Hamnet and Judith are born. Hamnet lived until he was 11, Judith lived until she was 77. -
Shakespeare's first publication
Registration of poem "Venus and Adonis" published by Richard Field -
Titus Andronicus first performed
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The Comedy of Errors performed
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Romeo and Juliet written
The exact date is unknown. -
Theater connection!
The first documnent mentioning Shakespeare's connection to theater. -
Hamnet dies
At age 11-possibly from Bubonic Plague. -
John receives Coat of Arms
John is William's father. -
Purchased New Place
This house was the second largest in Stratford. -
Merchant of Venice registration
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Globe theater is built
Exact date unknown. -
"A Midsummernight's Dream" Registration
in 1600, the first production of Julius Caesar was performed. -
John Shakespeare buried
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Merry Wives of Windsor registration.
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Lord Chamberlain's Men was formed
Also known of the Kings's Men. -
Measure for Measure
This was the first performance of the play. -
Susanna marries
Susanna married John Hall. -
Edmund Shakespeare is buried
Edmund was William Shakespeare's brother. -
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Plague!
Exact dates are unknown. During this time period all play houses were closed due to the return of the plague. -
Elizabeth's baptism
Elizabeth was Shakespeare's granddaughter. -
Mary Shakespeare is buried.
Mary Shakespeare was William's mother. -
Judith marries
Judith married Thomas Quiney -
Shakespeare signs his will
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Shakespeare dies
Shakespeare supposedly died on his birthday. -
Shakespeare's burial
Shakespeare is buried under the floor of Holy Trinity Church. -
First Folio published
The exact date is unknown. First Folio included 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 3 long poems. -
Globe theater burned down
This occured during Henry VIII. A second theater was built in 1624. -
Anne Hathaway dies
