William Shakespeare By Ksener Apr 23, 1564 William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. Period: Apr 23, 1564 to Apr 23, 1616 The Life Of William Shakespeare Apr 26, 1564 Church records from Holy Trinity Church indicate that he was baptized there. Nov 28, 1582 The next documented event in Shakespeare's life is his marriage to Anne Hathaway. May 26, 1583 Their first daughter, Susanna, was born. Feb 2, 1585 The couple later had twins, Hamnet and Judith. Apr 23, 1616 Shakespeare has died.
