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The Life of William Shakespeare

  • Apr 23, 1564

    Born

    Born in Stratford-upon-Avon. This date is not exact because it is hard to pinpoint the exact date that Shakespeare was born.
  • 1569

    Shakespeare goes to school

    Attends a grammar school called "King's New School," in Stratford. Attends until he is 14
  • Shakespeare marries

    Shakespeare marries Ann Hathwey. Shakespeare was 18 years old and Ann was 26.
  • First Child Born

    Shakespeare's first child, Susanna was born.
  • Twins are born

    Son Hamnet and daughter Judith are born
  • First play

    Shakespeare wrote his first play Henry VI, part One during this time
  • Romeo and Juliet published

    Romeo and Juliet published
  • Globe Theatre Built

    Globe Theatre Built
    wooden theatre built in London, many of Shakespeare's plays were performed here
  • First production of Julius Caesar

    First production of Julius Caesar
    Preformed in the Globe Theatre
  • Hamlet

    Hamlet
    Shakespeare write the famous play "Hamlet
  • First performance of Othello

    First performance of Othello
  • Death

    Shakespeare passes away from an unknown illness. Dies on his 52nd birthday