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Parents: John and May Arden Shakespeare
He was born in Stratford-on-Avon -
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Ann Hathway is 8 years older than him, which makes her 26, because he is 18 years old.
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Mary was pregnant with Susanna before she and William married. She was born 6 months after their marriage.
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Twins are born to William and Ann Shakespeare.
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He becomes a well-known actor and playwright in London.
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He joins an acting company in 1594 known as the Lord Chamberlain's men and later the King's men in honor of the new King James.
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Hamnet dies of plague.
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The Chamberlain's men or King's men build the Globe Theatre.
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The Virgin Queen dies and King James becomes the new king.
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Susanna Shakespeare marries a doctor.
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The indoor theatre, the Blackfirst is leased out.
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Shakespeare retires to the "New Place", his home.
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Globe Theatre burns down due to cannon fire in a play.
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Globe Theatre is rebuilt a year later after having been burnt down.
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Shakespeare dies because of contaminated pickled herring.
