Shakespeare and The Golden Age of Literature

  • Nov 26, 1558

    Queen During Shakespears

    Queen Elizabeth I became queen in 1558 six years before shakespeares birth.
  • Jan 1, 1561

    king philip moves the court to madrid

  • Jan 1, 1570

    El Greco began his painting experience

    He began during the Renaissance, then led into the Golden Age. Multiple other artistic figures appeared during this time, including Velaquez, Murillo as painters. Churriguera was an achitect, and Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Quevedo and Gongora appeared in literature.
  • Jan 1, 1571

    at the battle of lepanto, a league of christian countries destroys the ottoman

    at the battle of lepanto, a league of christian countries destroys the ottoman
  • Jan 1, 1572

    netherlands revolt against spanish rule

  • Jan 1, 1580

    Literature began to flourish

    Literature flourished in 1580-1640. In England, it was during the Elizabethan era.
  • The Age of Shakespeare

    Shakespeare wrote his first play in 1590. The play was Henry VI, Part One.
  • Shakespeare's Plays

    Shakespeare first appeared in 1592 writing plays. His plays soon became a phenomonon.
  • Shakepeares Era

    Shakespeare lived during a relative age. Also with a political stability, followed precede eras after that and extensive upheals.
  • Shakespeares Plays

    The building his first play was held in was cirrcular and unroofed.It could hold up to 3,000 people at a time.Compared to the Black Friar only holding 500 people.