Shakespeare

William

By shannoncarter
  • Birth
    Apr 23, 1564

    Birth

    William Shakespeare was born on this date in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
  • Period: Apr 23, 1564 to

    Life of Will

  • Marriage

    Marriage

    Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway (not the current actress). She was a total cougar at 26 and Will at 18.
  • First Play

    First Play

    Summary of Henry VIWill's first play, Henry VI, was written in 1590. We are not sure on the exact day and month though.
  • Black Plague

    Black Plague

    Nasty PlagueThe bubonic plague was everywhere and even caused the theatre to close for a short while.

    Check out this link abou the plague:
  • The Globe

    The Globe

    The Globe Theatre was built in 1599.
  • Sonnets

    Sonnets

    Will's sonnets were published in 1609.
  • Death

    Death

    William dies and is buried at the same church he was baptized at.