Shakespeare's life By Tsirmpa Apr 23, 1564 The Bard is born Period: Apr 23, 1564 to Apr 23, 1616 Shakespeare's life The most important events of his life Nov 28, 1582 Shakespeare marries May 26, 1583 First child born 1585 Twins born 1590 His first play (Henry VI) Aug 11, 1596 Death of his son 1598 Shakepeare praised 1599 Globe Theatre built 1609 Sonnets Published Apr 23, 1616 Shakespeare dies