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Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare Birth
Parents: John and May Arden Shakespeare
He was born in Stratford-on-Avon -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
William Shakespeare's Life
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William Shakespeare marries Ann Hathaway
Ann Hathway is 8 years older than him, which makes her 26, because he is 18 years old. -
Susanna Shakespeare's Birth
Mary was pregnant with Susanna before she and William married. She was born 6 months after their marriage. -
Period: to
Lost Years
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Hamnet and Judith's Birth
Twins are born to William and Ann Shakespeare. -
Shakespeare becomes well-known
He becomes a well-known actor and playwright in London. -
Shakespeare joins the Lord Chamberlin's men
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. -
Hamnet dies
Hamnet dies of plague. -
Globe Theatre is built
The Chamberlain's men or King's men build the Globe Theatre. -
Queen Elizabeth dies
The Virgin Queen dies and King James becomes the new king. -
Susanna marries
Susanna Shakespeare marries a doctor. -
Blackfire leased
The indoor theatre, the Blackfirst is leased out. -
Shakespeare retires
Shakespeare retires to the "New Place", his home. -
Globe Theatre burns down
Globe Theatre burns down due to cannon fire in a play. -
Globe Theatre rebuilt
Globe Theatre is rebuilt a year later after having been burnt down. -
Shakespeare dies
Shakespeare dies because of contaminated pickled herring.
