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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon
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From about age 7 to age 15, Shakespeare attends the local Grammar School, established by King Edward VI to offer all of the town's boys a free education
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At the age of 18, Shakespeare marries Anne, then 26, in Holy Trinity Church
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Susanna, William and Anne's first child, is born and baptised 26 May 1583
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Shakespeare's twins are born and baptised on 2 February 1585
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Shakespeare's only son Hamnet dies at age 11 and is buried on 11 August 1596
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Shakespeare buys New Place, the largest house in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, for about £120
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William's father dies
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Shakespeare's daughter Susanna marries John Hall, a respected physician, on 5 June 1607 in Holy Trinity Church
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William's mother dies
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Shakespeare's only grandchild to be born in his lifetime is born and baptised on 21 February 1608
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His Sonnets are published for the first time -
William Shakespeare dies on the 23rd of April 1616 and is bured in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church
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Shakespeare's widow dies on 6 August 1623, aged 67
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Mr.William Shakespares Comedies, Histories & Tragedies is published for the first time in November/December; it is known today as the First Folio