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Born on April 23, 1564, on Henly Street in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. To John and Mary Shakespeare, whom had seven children and William as their third child. He grew up as the oldest brother of the family due to only five of his siblings making it past adulthood. One of the many things that made his birthdate unique is that he was born on "St. George's Day" -
Baptized on April 26, 1564 in the Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-upon-Avon, 3 days just right after he was born. The reason why he was baptized at such a young age was because during that time newborn boys were baptized 3 days right after they were born to ensure them into their Protestant family at a young age. -
William was homeschooled until he was 7 by his mother, Mary Shakespeare, who taught him all about the Bible, the alphabet, numbers, and read him many stories to help with his literacy. Shakespeare then went to Stratford's grammar school, also known as King Edward VI's school, for free because at the time his father was the town council. This is where he learned about English, logic, rhetoric, and Latin Composition. -
Although he got a free spot in the school, his father John, later started having financial problems which led to William being forced out of school at age 15. -
At the age of 18, William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, then 26 years old, while three months pregnant with their first child. They got married at Temple Grafton, a village near Stratford due to banns. They were married for 34 years ( until Williams death). -
Just 6 months after Anna and Williams had gotten married, they welcome their first daughter, Susanna Hall Shakespeare. Susanna Hall was born on May of 1583 at Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom. Although her exact birthdate isn't known, it is known that she was baptized on May 26, a couple of days after she was born. -
In the early 1585, Anne gave birth to their twins, Judith and Hamnet Shakespeare, on February 2 at Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. Judith and Hamnet were both baptized the same day they were born at the Holy Trinity Church. Later that year Shakespeare left his family in Stratford to begin his Theatrical career in London. -
All 3 parts of Henry VI were written from 1589-1591 but were released in 1592. On 1592, Shakespeare was finally mentioned as an established London actor and playwright. This is is a historical set of plays believed to have been about the life of King Henry VI of England.
Henry VI Part I : 1589 - 1590
Henry VI Part II : 1590-1591
Henry VI Part III : 1590 - 1591 -
Shakespeare published "Venus and Adonis" which was inspired by stories found in the Metamorphoses which he dedicated to Henry Wriothsley. He also published "The Rape of Lucrece" which he had also dedicated to Henry Wriothsley. That same year he began writing "The Sonnets", "The Two Gentlemen of Verona", and "Love's Labour's Lost". He also became a founding member of the Lord Chamerlain's Men. -
Shakespeare started writing "A Midsummer Nights Dream" on 1594 and it was published on 1596. It has now become Shakespeare's most popular play in the UK and US. A Midsummer Nights Dream is about the stages of love between a group of 4 who fall in love between each other and many believe back then it was played in weddings -
During this time the bubonic plague was going around. Judith became ill from this plague and Hamnet contracted the disease from her. Judith survived the illness but sadly Hamnet died due to the bubonic plague being so strong at age 11. He was then buried on August 11 in the churchyard at the Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-Upon-Avon. -
Shakespeare became financially stable because of how much he had saved from his partnership in the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. He used this money to return to Stratford and buy the second-largest house in his town, called New Place for about £120 (pounds) converted into $150. -
Shakespeare built the Global Theatre where many of his plays were performed. -
The second most popular play of William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet" written in 1594-1596 and published on 1599. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story about two teenagers who are supposed to be enemies due to family positions but they end up falling in love -
John Shakespeare, William's father passed away on September 7, at 70 years old. He was a glover and English businessman in Stratford. He was married to Mary Shakespeare until his death. -
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. But published in 1603.It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. -
Williams partnership with the Lord Chamberlain’s Men became "The King's Men", in the early 1603 -
Susanna Hall daughter of William Shakespeare married a very respected local physician of Stratford named John Hall in the Holy Trinity Church. Susanna was about 24 and John was 32 when they got married. -
William Shakespeare had 4 grandchildren whom died without heirs. One of them, Elizabeth Hall Barnard who was born and baptized on February 21. After her 1st husbands death on 1647 she remarried Sir John Barnard on 1649. -
In the early 1608 The King's Men started playing in the Blackfriar's Theatre. Later on that year Mary Shakespeare, mother of William Shakespeare passed away at 70 years old. She was the mother of Joan, William, Margaret, Edmund, Richard, Anne, and Gilbert. She was married to John Shakespeare whom passed away 7 years before she did. -
William Shakespeare's globe theatre was destroyed by a cannon that was shot making it catch on fire during a performance of Henry VII. -
April the 23rd, William Shakespeare passed away on his birthday at 52 years old. In his lifetime he wrote 37 plays, 17 comedies, and many poems. There is many rumors about how he died but that is still unclear. He was buried on the chancel of the Holy Trinity Church and it is said that he put a "curse" over his grave to whoever moves his body. “Good friend for Jesus sake forbeare, To dig the dust enclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones.” -
Anne Hathaway, Williams wife passed away on August 6 at age 67, 7 years after Williams passing. She was a mother to Judith, Hamnet, and Susanna. -
Susanna Hall, the eldest daughter of William Shakespeare passed away on July 11 at 66 years old. She was buried in the Holy Trinity Church right by her parents. -
On February 17, Elizabeth Hall passed away at Abington, Northampton, England. She was married twice but never had any children, due to this, William Shakespeare's descendent line ended -
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