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Apr 23, 1564
The Birth of William Shakespeare
William Shakespare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. The exact date of Shakespeare's birth is unknown but is traditionally observed on April 23 (St. George's Day). -
The Marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway of Stratford
The couple pay a 40 pound bond for their marriage license in Stratford. -
The Birth of Shakespeare's Daughter
Hathaway gives birth to Susanna Hall. -
The Birth of Hamnet and Judith
Hamnet and Judith were baptized on February 2nd, 1585. They were twins. -
Parts I, II, and III of Henry VI are Written
Shakespeare writes parts I, II, and III of Henry VI. The precise dates of the trilogy is unknown, but is assumed to b composed during 1590-1592. -
Regristration of The Rape of Lucrece
The Rape of Lucrece is a long narrative poem written in rhyme royal. -
The First Quarto Editions of Richard III, Richard II, and Romeo&Juliet are Printed
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The Period of Great Tragedies and Problem Plays
-John Shakespeare dies on September 7th, 1601
-Shakespeare's mother dies (1608)
Works such as Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, and Timon of Athens are written. -
Period of the Romances
In the year of 1609, The Sonnets are published. Famous sonnets include Tempest, Pericles Prince of Tyre, Cymbeline, and The Winter's Tale. -
Final Years & Retirement
Shakespeare retires from his London life and moves back to Stratford. Henry VII, The Two Noble Kinsmen, and Cardenio are written. In March 1616, an ill Shakespeare revises his will. On April 23, 1616 William Shakespeare dies and is buried at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.
