Shakespeare's Life

By rcoopers
  • William Shakespeare's Birth
    Apr 23, 1564

    William Shakespeare's Birth

    William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
  • Shakepseare is Baptized
    Apr 26, 1564

    Shakepseare is Baptized

    William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Period: 1571 to 1578

    Shakespeare goes to Kings Grammar School

    This school put William on the track of becoming a author and playwright.
  • Married Ann Hathaway
    1582

    Married Ann Hathaway

    William marries Ann Hathaway at age 18
  • Birth of there First Child- Susanna

    Birth of there First Child- Susanna

    Susanna Shakespeare was the eldest child of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway
  • Birth of Twins Hamnet and Judith

    Birth of Twins Hamnet and Judith

    Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare were fraternal twins born to William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway on February 2, 1585.
  • Period: to

    Shakepseare's Lost Years

    The Lost Years period, where little is known about Shakespeare's life.
  • Shakespeare writes his First Play- Henry VI, Part 1

    Shakespeare writes his First Play- Henry VI, Part 1

    Henry VI, Part 1 is believed to be one of his earliest works.
  • Shakespeare and His Family Move to London

    Shakespeare and His Family Move to London

    Shakespeare gain recognition for his plays and moves to London with his Family to begin his career.
  • The plague closes theaters in London; Shakespeare writes poetry

    The plague closes theaters in London; Shakespeare writes poetry

    The plague closes theaters in London; Shakespeare writes poetry, including "Venus and Adonis."
  • Shakespeare Joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men

    Shakespeare Joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men

    Joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a leading theatrical company.
  • Romeo and Juliet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Romeo and Juliet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Shakespeare writes "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
  • Shakespears Son dies

    Shakespears Son dies

    Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, dies. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford.
  • Williams Father Dies

    Williams Father Dies

    The casue of his death is unknown
  • Shakespeare's Mother Dies

    Shakespeare's Mother Dies

    Mary died of old age.
  • Shakespeare Moves back to Stratford-upon-Avon

    Shakespeare Moves back to Stratford-upon-Avon

    William Shakespeare moved back to Stratford-upon-Avon from London around 1613. After achieving considerable success and wealth as a playwright and actor
  • Shakespeare Dies

    Shakespeare Dies

    Shakespeare dies on April 23 and is buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.