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Shakespeare was born in Startford-upon-Avon, either Apirl 24th or April 25th.
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Shakespeare is baptized at Holy Trinity Church.
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Sometime in 1578 Shakespeare had to leave school because of his father's business failures.
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Shakespeare and Anne's first child Susanna is born.
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At some point during the year 1585, the twins Hamnet and Judith were born.
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In 1590 Shakespeare leaves his wife and children to go to London and become an actor. This is also around the same time he began to write his plays.
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The black plague forces the theatres in London to close.
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In 1594 the theatres re-open to the public and Shakespeare joins an acting group called "the Chamberlain's Men".
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The Chamberlain's men build the Globe, which Shakespeare becomes part owner of.
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Queen Elizabeth dies, leading to King James taking over. The Chamberlain's men change their name to "The King's Men".
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Publisher Thomas Thorpe prints 154 of Shakespeare sonnets.
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Shakespeare leaves London to move back to Startford. Buying the biggest house for his family.
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The Globe Theatre in London burns to the ground during one a play.
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On his 52nd Birthday, William Shakespeare dies from an unknown illness.
