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Shakespeare and the Golden Age of Literature

  • Apr 23, 1564

    Birth

    William Shakeespeare was born April 23, 1564 in Stratford. He was born and raised in Stratford near London
  • Apr 26, 1564

    Baptized

    William Shakespeare was Baptized at the Holy Trinity Church. Throughout his whole life he was raised Catholic
  • Marridge

    Shakespeare Married a girl named Ann Hathaway.He had Three children with Anne, two being twins
  • Period: to

    Lost Years

    This time Era was known as Shakespears lost years because no one is sure why he left Stratford or London
  • School Master

    Shakespear became a school master at the University of Lancashire. He studied literature and spent time writitng there
  • Success

    By 1592 Shakespeare was considered a famous play writter and consided a universal genius. His plays were performed almost every week and was the hot topic around town
  • First Play

    Shakespeares first play performed was called King Henry VI part II. all actors were men because women actors werent a thing
  • Romeo and Julliet

    Shakespeares famous play Romeo & Julliet was written and finished between 1594-1595. His play was first performed in 1597
  • Globe Theatere Built

    In 1599 The Globe Theatere was built, this was where most of his plays were performed. his plays past 1596 the themes of social status and restoration runs deep through the plots of many of his plays.
  • Death

    Shakespear died April 23rd, 1616. He died in Stratford-upon-Avon, United kingdom
  • Anne Hathaways Death

    Anne Hathaway died in 1623. She was a writter and helped Shakespeare with his plays, also she performed in some of his plays which was seen as unusual