The Life of Shakespeare By Kavan619 Apr 23, 1564 William Shakespeare is born Aug 17, 1571 Shakespeare begins his formal education Sep 21, 1582 William Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway Jan 19, 1590 Shakespeare writes his first play, Henry Nov 4, 1595 Shakespeare composes the greatest love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. Mar 11, 1599 Shakespeare's Globe Theater is open Apr 15, 1600 Shakespeare writes arguably his greatest play ever, Hamlet. Apr 23, 1616 William Shakespeare dies