William Shakespeare By doerflere Apr 23, 1564 Shakespeare was born Shakespeare was born to John and Mary Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon in England. Apr 26, 1564 Shakespeare was baptised He was baptised at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford. Jun 30, 1592 Shakespeare went to London To become an actor Apr 23, 1616 Shakespeare died He was buried at the Holy trinity church in Statford.