William Shakespeare's Life

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  • Queen Elizabeth I Birth
    Sep 7, 1533

    Queen Elizabeth I Birth

    Elizabeth I was born on this date.
  • Period: Sep 7, 1533 to

    Queen Elizabeth I Rule

    Queen Elizabeth I reigned in this time frame.
  • Elizabeth's Mother's Death
    1536

    Elizabeth's Mother's Death

    Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, gets beheaded on charges of adultery.
  • Elizabeth Imprisoned
    1554

    Elizabeth Imprisoned

    Elizabeth was imprisoned in the Tower of London and was interrogated about her involvement with the plotters. She was put under house arrest.
  • Elizabeth Becomes Queen
    1558

    Elizabeth Becomes Queen

    On this date, Elizabeth I became queen.
  • Shakespeare's Birth
    Apr 26, 1564

    Shakespeare's Birth

    No one knows exactly when he was born, but we do know he was baptized on this date. He was born in the UK in Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town.
  • Shakespeare Goes to School
    1570

    Shakespeare Goes to School

    Shakespeare goes to school at the age of six or seven.
  • Shakespeare leaves school
    1579

    Shakespeare leaves school

    Shakespeare leaves his school at age fifteen.
  • Shakespeare Marries

    Shakespeare Marries

    Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway, and they had their first child, Suzanna, six months later.
  • Elizabeth's Interest in Theatres

    Elizabeth's Interest in Theatres

    She took an interest in plays, and the Legislation encouraged actors to join touring companies.
  • Susanna's Birth

    Susanna's Birth

    Shakespeare's third child, Susanna, was born on this date.
  • Anne has Twins

    Anne has Twins

    On this date, Anne has twins- Hamnet and Judith.
  • Shakespeare in London

    Shakespeare in London

    William spent most of his time in London.
  • Hamnet Dies

    Hamnet Dies

    Shakespeare's child, Hamnet, died around his tenth or eleventh birthday. He might have died from the Bubonic Plague.
  • The Theater

    The Theater

    The Burbages moved the Theater to the south bank of the River Thames.
  • The First Globe

    The First Globe

    The First Globe opened on this date. It was a huge success.
  • Period: to

    James I Rule

    James I ruled in this timespan.
  • Shakespeare Returns to Stratford

    Shakespeare Returns to Stratford

  • The First Globe Gets Burnt Down

    The First Globe Gets Burnt Down

    On this date, an accident involving special effects and fire burnt the First Globe down.
  • Shakespeare's Death

    Shakespeare's Death

    Shakespeare died on this date. He is buried in Holy Trinity Church, in Stratford-upon-Avon.