William Shakespeare's Life

By lillieak
  • Shakespeare is Baptized
    Apr 26, 1564

    Shakespeare is Baptized

    Stratford-upon-AvonShakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a river town in Warwickshire, England. His exact birth date is not known, but his birthday is usually celebrated on April 23rd.
  • Period: Apr 26, 1564 to

    Shakespeare's Life

  • Shakespeare is Married

  • First Known Performance of "The Comedy of Errors"

    Text of "The Comedy of Errors"

  • First Known Performance of "Julius Caesar"

    Text of "Julius Caesar"

  • First Known Performance of "Othello"

    Text of "Othello"

  • First Known Performance of "The Tempest"

    Text of "The Tempest"
  • Shakespeare Dies

    Shakespeare Dies

    Shakespeare died on April 23rd, St. George's Day. The date is seen as significant because St. George is the patron saint of England, and also because some believe that April 23rd is also the day that Shakespeare was born.