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William Shakespeare is born. His parents are John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare.
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Queen Elizabeth rules as queen. She watched plays, and loved drama.
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Shakespeare attends Stratford,a grammar school.
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Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway.
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Shakespeare's first child, Susanna is born
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Shakespeare leaves his family to join an acting company. He becomes a playwright & actor.
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Shakespeare's twins are born. There names are Hamnet and Judith.
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Shakespeare writes his very first play, Henry VI, Part 1
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Shakespeare is criticized by playwright Robert Greene, who call Shakespeare an "upstart crow".
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Shakespeare writes Venus & Adonis, and this allows him to become a published poet.
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Theaters close because of the bubonic plaque, a disease that killed a number of the population during this time.
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Theaters Reopen to the public. The Chamberlain's Men are very popular. Shakespeare is the leading actor for the troupe.They are invited to perform for Queen Elizabeth numerous times.
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Shakespeare's first printed play Titus Adronicus is performed.
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The Globe Theater is built. Many of Shakespeare's play are performed here.
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Shakespeare writes Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, and Julius Caesar.
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Shakespeare writes Hamlet. Many believe that Hamlet was inspired by his father's death.
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King James I becomes the new successor to Queen Elizabeth I
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After King James I takes the throne, The Chamberlain's Men change their name to The King's Men. The King takes a liking to the group.
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Shakespeare writes his last few plays, which include Henry VIII, Two Noble Kinsmen, and a portion of Cardenio. The Globe also catches fire, & is destroyed completely
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Shakespeare dies from an unknown illness. He is 52 years old
