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William Shakespeare

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  • Born
    Apr 23, 1564

    Born

    Actual birthday unknown but assumed to be around this date. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Period: Apr 23, 1564 to

    Lifetime

  • Married

    Married

    At age 18, marries Anne Hathaway (age 26)
  • Henry VI

    Henry VI

    It is estimated that his first play (Henry VI Part 1) was written this year.
  • Sonnets

    Sonnets

    Begins writing what will become 154 sonnets.
  • Hamlet

    Hamlet

    His arguably most famous play, Hamlet, is written this year.
  • Death

    Death

    Dies at age 52.