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Jan 1, 1564
Life!
William Shakespeare is born! -
Jan 1, 1567
A Tragedian is Born
Richard Burbage, the greatest tragedian of the time, who would be the one to play the role of Hamlet, Lear, Othello and other Shakespeare roles is born! -
Jan 1, 1582
Marriage!
William Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway in 1582. -
A Daughter is Born
Shakespeare's daughter Susanna is born. -
Twins are Born!
Twins Judith and Hamlet are born. -
Settling Down
Shakespeare settles down in London as an actor and a playwright. -
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Shakespeare is a founding member of the playing company Lord Chamberlain's Men, for whom Shakespeare wrote for the majority of his career. -
Best of the Best!
Shakespeare is recognized as the leading London playwright. -
Oh, Romeo!
Romeo and Juliet is written. -
"Masters, spread yourselves."
A Midsummer's Night Dream is written. -
Goodbye...
Hamnet Shakespeare dies young at age 11. -
Globe Theater
The Globe Theater is built, Shakespeare is a shareholder and receives about 10% of the profits. -
More Goodbyes...
Shakespeare's father dies around age 70. -
We are now The Kings Men!
The Lord Chamberlain's Men become The King's Men. -
They're Married!
Shakespeare's first daughter Susanna Shakespeare marries Dr. John Hall. -
Blackfriars Theater
The King's Men begin playing at the Blackfriars Theater. -
Another Goodbye...
Shakespeare's mother dies aroung age 71. -
They're Married Too!
William Shakespeare's second daughter Judith Shakespeare married Thomas Quiney. -
Preparing To Go
An ill William Shakespeare writes his will. -
The Final Goodbye
William Shakespeare dies on April 23, 1616.
