The Life of William Shakespeare Period 2

Shakespeare is Born

Apr 23, 1564

Shakespeare is born in Warwickshire, England.

Shakespeare is Baptized

Apr 26, 1564

Shakespeare is baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.

Shakespeare's First Day

Apr 1, 1569

Shakespeare goes to school for the first time at King's New School.

Anne Hathaway

Nov 28, 1582

Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway.

Child #1

May 26, 1583

Shakespeare's first child, Susanna, is born.

First Play

Apr 6, 1590

Shakespeare writes his first ever play Henry VI Part One and publishes it to theatres.

Child #2 and #3

Apr 28, 1590

Anne Hathaway gives birth to twins; Hamnet and Judith.

Plague Breakout

Jan 1, 1593

The Theatre is closed due to the breakout of the bubonic plague.

Theatre Re-opens

Jan 1, 1594

The Theatre re-opens for business.

Hamnet Dies

Aug 11, 1596

Hamnet dies due to unknown causes.

The Globe Theatre is Built

Jan 1, 1599

The Globe Theatre is open.

The End

Apr 23, 1616

Shakespeare dies at age 52.

Final Plays and The Fire

Apr 25, 1616

Shakespeare writes his final play Two Noble Kinsmen. Meanwhile, the Globe Theatre burns down.