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Period: Jan 1, 1564 to
Life and Times of William Shakespeare
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Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare's Birthday
Although no birth records exist, an old church record states that William Shakespeare wes baptized on April 26, 1564. Scholars belive that he was born on April 23, 1564 and present day, it is on this day thet we celebrate William Shekespeare's birthday. -
Apr 16, 1575
Queen Elizabeth Visits Kenilworth Castle
It was believed that the queen visiting the castle Shakespeare saw the queen traveling. He is thought to have recreated it in a few of his dramas. -
Shakespeare Marries Anne Hathway
Shakespheare marries Anne Hathway. Anne was 26 and Shakespheare was 18. -
Shakeapeare Writes First Play
Shakespeare's first play is believed to have been Henry VI, Part One between the years 1589 and 1600. -
Plauge Closes London Theatres
In this era, theatres were thought to be bad influences and were built outside of the city with the insane asaylums and prisons. When the plauge came out, the theatres were the first to be closed. Over 15,000 people were killed in London at this time. -
Shakespeare Writes the Play Romeo and Juliet
At this time, Shakespeare wrote the play Romeo and Juliet. He was also weriting the plays Richad II, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. -
Construction of the Globe Theatre
The globe theatre origanally opened in Autmn of 1599. After 1599, most of shakespeare's plays were preformed there. -
Queen Elizabeth I Dies
Queen Elezebeth I of England was believed to have died from blood poisening, however that is just a theory. Her white make-up had a mixture of vinegar and lead, which is what is believed to have caused the blood poisening. -
Theatres Close Again
The theatres closed once again between 1608 and 1610. They closed due to anither outbreak of the plauge. -
Shakespeare Writes Last Play
It is believed that between 1612 and 1613 Shakespeare wrote his last play which did not survive past the Elisabethan era called Cardenio. -
The Globe Theatre Burns
The globe theatre burns from a stages cannon fire. It is rebuilt and then reopens in 1614. -
Shakespheare Dies
Shakeseare dies on what is thought to also be his birthday. The Stratford Holy Church recorded his burial on April 25, 1616.
