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Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare Birth
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on- Avon England. His parents are John Shakespeare and mother Mary Arden. -
Jan 18, 1579
Shakespear's Education
Shakespeare attended school at Stratford Grammer School. He studied Latin until he was fifteen years old. -
Williams Marriage
On this day in history Shakespeare had gotten married to a woman eight years his senior when he was 18 years old. William's wife name is Anne Hathaway. -
William Shakespeare's Daughter Susanna
In the month of May William's first daughter Susanna Shakespeare was born in the year 1583. -
The Twins
Two years after Susanna was born William's wife Anne had twins. Their names were Hamnet and Judith. -
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"The Lost Years"
From the year 1585-1592 not much is known about the whereabouts of Shakespeare, thus this period was called "The Lost Years". There was speculation that he was traveling abroad, sailing, or fighting. It was also thought that Shakespeare may of had an affair. -
Shakespeare's Breakthrough
By this year Shakespeare was a well known actor and playwright in London. -
Joining an Acting Company
In 1594 Shakespeare joined a repertory company (acting company) known as Lord Chamberlain's men. -
Shakespeare's Loss
Hamnet dies in the year of 1596. He was only 11 years old. -
About the Globe Theater
The Globe Theater was sometimes reffered as the "Wooden 'O'". It relied totally on the sunlight. The theater was a popular place for people to spend their time at. -
The Start of the Globe Theater
A Virtual Tour of the Globe TheaterThe company built the Globe Theater. -
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth the first dies. -
Susanna's Marriage
Shakespeare's daughter Susanna was married. -
Black Frairs
An indoor theater, Black frairs was leased. -
Globe Theater Tragedy
The Globe Theater burns down in 1613 due to a cannon fire in one of the plays in the theater. -
Shakespeare's Death.
Shakespeare had past in the year 1616 irronically on his own birthday. He was 48 years old. -
About Williams Death
William Shakespeare's death was from the cause of eating contaminated pickle herring. (Its a fish).
