William Shakespeare's life and famous works By VayaK Apr 23, 1564 Birth and first years William Shakespeare was born. He spent his early years in Stratford upon Avon where attended Grammar School until he was 14 years old Period: Apr 23, 1564 to Apr 23, 1616 Shakespeare's lifetime Nov 28, 1582 Marriage to Anne Hathaway May 26, 1583 His first child, Susanna, is baptized Feb 2, 1585 His twin children, Hamlet and Judith, are baptized Jan 1, 1590 Henry VI, part I, his first play Sep 3, 1592 Leaves his home and starts working in the emerging theatres Jan 1, 1594 Romeo and Juliet Aug 11, 1596 Hamlet dies from the plague at the age of 11 Jan 1, 1601 Hamlet Jan 1, 1604 Othello Jan 1, 1605 Macbeth Jan 1, 1609 Sonnets published Jan 1, 1611 Return to Stratford Jun 29, 1613 Fire destroys Globe Theatre during performance of Henry VIII Apr 23, 1616 Death of Shakespeare
