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Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England
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– Married Anne Hathaway at age 18.
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– First child, Susanna, is born.
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– Twins, Hamnet and Judith, are born.
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– Begins his career in London as an actor and playwright.
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– Becomes a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men acting company.
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– The Globe Theatre is built; many of his plays are performed there.
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– Queen Elizabeth I dies; Shakespeare becomes playwright for King James I.
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