William Shakespeare

Shakespeare Was Born

Apr 23, 1564

Born in Stratford-upon-Avon to John and Mary Arden Shakespeare.

Shakespeare Was Baptised

Apr 26, 1564

Shakespeare Marries Anne Hathaway

Aug 28, 1582

Twins Born

Jan 17, 1585

Hamnet & Judith

Shakespeare's First Play

Mar 3, 1592

Henry VI, Part One is produced

Shakespeare Buys A New Home

May 8, 1597

After becoming wealthy due to his theater work and shrewd investments, Shakespeare bought a new place - the second larget house in Stratford

Shakespeare's Burial

Apr 25, 1616

Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford, the same church where he was baptized. His marker orders a curse on anyone who disturbs his grave.

Shakespeare Died

Aug 23, 1616

Sufferning from an unknown illness, William Shakespeare dies on his 52nd birthday.