William Shakespeare By Eugenia_Gian Apr 23, 1564 Probable date of birth in Stratford-upon-Avon Period: Apr 23, 1564 to Apr 23, 1616 William Shakespeare's life Apr 26, 1564 Baptism in Stratford-upon-Avon Nov 27, 1582 Marriage to Anne Hathaway May 26, 1583 Baptism of his first daughter, Susanna Feb 2, 1585 Baptism of his twins, Hamnet and Judith Jul 25, 1587 "King John" (entirely in verse) Oct 29, 1594 "The Comedy of Errors" Feb 8, 1597 "Romeo and Juliet" Oct 2, 1599 Opening of the Globe Theatre Oct 8, 1600 "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Jul 26, 1602 "Hamlet" May 20, 1609 Publication of Shakespeare's "Sonnets" Mar 25, 1616 Signing of his will Apr 23, 1616 Death