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Period: Jan 1, 1560 to
Shakespeare
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Apr 24, 1564
Shakespeare's Birth
Shakespeare was born in Startford-upon-Avon, either Apirl 24th or April 25th. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare is Baptized
Shakespeare is baptized at Holy Trinity Church. -
Jun 5, 1578
Shakespeare leaves School
Sometime in 1578 Shakespeare had to leave school because of his father's business failures. -
May 26, 1582
Shakespeare's Daughter is born
Shakespeare and Anne's first child Susanna is born. -
Shakespeare's Twins are born
At some point during the year 1585, the twins Hamnet and Judith were born. -
Shakespeare goes to London
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. -
Theatres close due to Plague
The black plague forces the theatres in London to close. -
Shakespeare Joins Lord Chamberlain's Men
In 1594 the theatres re-open to the public and Shakespeare joins an acting group called "the Chamberlain's Men". -
The Globe Theatre is built
The Chamberlain's men build the Globe, which Shakespeare becomes part owner of. -
King James rises to the Throne
Queen Elizabeth dies, leading to King James taking over. The Chamberlain's men change their name to "The King's Men". -
Shakespeare Sonnets Published
Publisher Thomas Thorpe prints 154 of Shakespeare sonnets. -
Shakespeare returns to Startford
Shakespeare leaves London to move back to Startford. Buying the biggest house for his family. -
Globe Theatre burns down
The Globe Theatre in London burns to the ground during one a play. -
Shakespeare Dies
On his 52nd Birthday, William Shakespeare dies from an unknown illness.
