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Apr 23, 1564
The Birth of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon. His father's name was John Shakespeare, and his mother's name was Mary Arden. -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
The Life of Shakespear
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Aug 4, 1571
Started School
Shakespeare entered the local grammar school at age seven. -
William Gets Married
William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway of Shottery, Stratford. -
Shakespeare's First Child is Born
William and Anne Shakespeare’s first child who lived a full 66 years, was born just five months after Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway’s wedding. -
Shakespeare's Twins are Born
WIlliam's twins Hamnet and Judith were born. -
Shakespear's Twins get Baptised
The baptism of Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare. -
The Comedy of Errors was Written
William Shakespeare wrote The Comedy of Errors. -
King John was Written
King John is assumed to have been written by William Shakespeare. -
William Buys New Palace
Shakespeare buys the New Place, one of Stratford’s most preeminent homes. -
Much Ado About Nothing is Written
William writes the play Much Ado About Nothing. -
The Phoenix and the Turtle was Written
The narrative poem, The Phoenix and the Turtle was written. -
Hamlet and Richard III is Performed
Hamlet and Richard III are performed aboard the British ship Dragon off the west coast of Africa at Sierra Leone. -
The Winter's Tale is Written
William Shakespeare wrote The Winter’s Tale. -
The Tempest was Written
William Shakespeare wrote The Tempest. -
The Death of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare died and was burried in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.
