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Apr 23, 1564
Birthday
William Shakespeare's birthday is really unknown but we celebrate it on this day. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
The Life of Shakespeare
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Apr 26, 1564
Baptism
Two days after his William's birthday he was baptised at the Holy Trinity Church. -
He Falls In Love
At age 18 he marries Anne Hathaway on a village named Shottery. -
First Child Is Born
Susanna, William and Anne Shakespeare’s first child who lives a full 66 years, is born just five months after Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway’s wedding. -
Twins Were Born
Judith and Hamnet are born, Hamnet living only eleven years whilst Judith lived 77. -
New Start
1585-1592. Shakespeare is believed to have left his family in Stratford to join a company of actors as both playwright and performer, starting his career in theatre. -
First Playy
Shakespeare wrote his very first play, Henry VI, Part One in this year. -
Busy Career
A busy year for Shakespeare as he is thought to have composed Richard II performed that very same year, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Romeo & Juliet. -
New Place
Shakespeare buys the New Place, one of Stratford’s most preeminent homes. -
Greatest Play
Shakespeare composed his greatest play, Hamlet. -
More Writings
Twelfth Night, What You Will, All Well That Ends Well and Troilus and Cressida were composed. -
The Tempest
1611 The Tempest was written.I think this is my favorite play Shakespeare has written. -
Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre burns to the ground. This was very tramatic for him. -
Reopening
The Globe Theatre reopens with a bomb after it burns down. -
The Death of A Poet
William dies on April 23rd, his burial being recorded in the Stratford Holy Church Register two days later.
