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Apr 23, 1564
Shakespeare's birth
Shakespeare was born in Stratford- on-Avon. Father was John Shakespeare a glover and former mayor. -
Jan 1, 1579
Shakespeare finishes school
Shakspeare finished studying latin at Stratford's grammar school. -
Marrying his wife
Married Anne Hathaway, a woman 8 years older than himself. -
First child was born
His first child Susanna was born in may. Six months after there marriage. This was frowed apon by many people. -
Twins were born
The twins Hamnet and Judith were born. -
Period: to
Lost years
Shakespeare is thought to be having an affair, writting, or running from the law for poaching a deer. -
Chamberlain's men
Joined the company called the "Lord Chamberlain's men." -
Hamnet's death
Hamnet dies of the plague at the age of 11. -
Globe theater built
The open-aired Globe theater was built. It was known as the "wooden O." It was built with three seating levels. -
Queen's death
Queen Elizabeth "known as the virgin queen" dies and is replaced by King James I. -
The King's men
The company "Lord Chamberlains Men" change there name to "The King's Men." -
Daughter's marriage.
Shakespeare's oldest daughter Suzanna marries a doctor. -
Retirement
Shakespeare retires to "New Place" estate. -
Globe burns
The globe theater cached fire and burns down. -
Globe rebuilt
The Globe theater is rebuilt with most of the original wood. -
Shakeseare's death
Shakespeare dies on his birthday
