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Apr 23, 1564
Shakespeare was born and christened at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Period: Apr 26, 1564 to
Shakespeare`s life
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Aug 26, 1570
Grammar school
Shakespeare came to school here, at King Edward's, just around the corner from the family home. William was able to attend the school for free, because his father was a town councillor. -
Shakespeare Marries
The Bishop of Worcester issues a marriage license to "William Shagspere" and "Ann Hathwey," formalizing the marriage of 18-year-old William Shakespeare and 26-year-old Anne Hathaway. -
First Child Born
Six months after their marriage, the Shakespeare's first child, Susanna, is born and baptized.Susanna lived to age 66. In 1607 she married a physician, John Hall, who had moved to Stratford about 1600, carried on a thriving medical practice, and became a good friend of William. -
Children
Тwo years after Susanna, twins were born, Hamnet and Judith, a boy and a girl. So he's 22, and he's got three children and a wife. -
Death of Hamnet
William and Anne bury their only son, Hamnet. Hamnet died of plague in 1596, when he was only 11, and buried on August 11. It is possible that Hamnet's death inspired a famous passage in Shakespeare's play King John, which was probably completed in 1596 or 1597. -
Shakespeare Dies
Sufferning from an unknown illness, William Shakespeare dies on his 52nd birthday. -
Burial
Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford, the same church where he was baptized. His marker orders a curse on anyone who disturbs his grave.
