Shakespeare

  • William's parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, were married
    1557

    William's parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, were married

  • William was born in Stratford-upon-Avon
    1564

    William was born in Stratford-upon-Avon

  • William started school
    1571

    William started school

  • William married Anne Hathaway
    1582

    William married Anne Hathaway

  • William and Anne's first child Susanna was born, five months after their wedding

    William and Anne's first child Susanna was born, five months after their wedding

  • When the twins were born, William started working in the theatre in London

    When the twins were born, William started working in the theatre in London

  • William and Anne had more children, twins Judith and Hamnet

    William and Anne had more children, twins Judith and Hamnet

  • After he started working in the theatre, William wrote his first plays

    After he started working in the theatre, William wrote his first plays

  • William and Anne's son Hamnetdied, aged eleven

    William and Anne's son Hamnetdied, aged eleven

  • After Hamnet's death, William bought New Place, a big house in Stratford

    After Hamnet's death, William bought New Place, a big house in Stratford

  • William acted in a play at the theatre for the last time

    William acted in a play at the theatre for the last time

  • William died in Stratford-upon-Avon

    William died in Stratford-upon-Avon