William Shakespeare's Life

Shakespeare is Baptized

Apr 26, 1564

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.

Shakespeare's Life

Period: Apr 26, 1564 to Apr 23, 1616

Shakespeare is Married

Nov 27, 1582

First Known Performance of "The Comedy of Errors"

Dec 28, 1594

Text of "The Comedy of Errors"

First Known Performance of "Julius Caesar"

Sep 21, 1599

Text of "Julius Caesar"

First Known Performance of "Othello"

Nov 1, 1604

Text of "Othello"

First Known Performance of "The Tempest"

Nov 1, 1611

Text of "The Tempest"

Shakespeare Dies

Apr 23, 1616

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.