William shakespeare

Shakespeare's Life

By mbarnette
  • Period: Apr 21, 1564 to

    Early Years

  • Shakespeare's Birth
    Apr 23, 1564

    Shakespeare's Birth

    Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon on April 23rd, 1564. The only record available is the registry at the church which lists his baptism date. Usually baptisms occurred three days after the child's birth, so the baptism record was used by historians to determine Shakespeare's date of birth.
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    Lost Years

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    London Years

  • Shakespeare joins the Chamberlain's Men

    Shakespeare joins the Chamberlain's Men

    Acting Companies of Shakespeare's TimeShakespeare joined an acting company called The Chamberlain's Men. Shakespeare wrote plays for the company and served as an actor for the troup as well.
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    Stratford