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Apr 23, 1564
Shakespeare's Birth!
On this date in history, William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon to John and Mary Shakespeare. The actual date of Shakespeare's birth is unknown, but it is celebrated on this date. -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
Life Events of William Shakespeare
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I Hear Wedding Bells!
This was the day that William married Anne Hathaway. The ceremony was held in a church near the village of Temple Grafton. -
His First Born!
This day is when William's first child, Susana was born. -
We're Having Twins!
On this date in history, William's wife gave birth to twins, Judith and Hamnet. This year was also the year Shakespeare began his career. -
Great Literature was Born!
Around this year is when Shakespeare wrote several plays. Some of these included: The Comedy of Erros, The Taming of the Shrew, and Titus Andronicus (one of my favorites). -
More Great Works!
This was the year Shakespeare began writing The Sonnets; Love's Labor Lost and the Two Gentlemen of Verona. -
Poor Hamnet!
Shakespeare's son Hamnet dies this year, so Shakespear decides to move into another house to start over. -
Keep The Good Stuff Coming!
This was the year Shakespeare writes various stories such as: A Midsummer Nigh'ts Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and The Merchant of Venee. -
A New Theater is Born!
This is the year that Shakespeare's famous, "Globe Theatre" was built on Bankside. -
Goodbye John!
Shakespear loses his father during this year. Goodbye John Shakespeare. -
Daddy's Little Girl is All Grown Up!
Susana marries a man named John Hall in this year, and William gains a son-in-law. -
Goodbye Mary!
This is the year that William Shakespeare's mother dies. Goodbye Mary. -
I Was in This Play!
William Shakespeare writes his famous play, "The Twelfth Night" in this year. -
A Sad Day in The World of Theater!
This is the when William Shakespeare decides it is time for him to retire from theater. -
A Surprising Birthday Present!
On this date in history, William Shakespeare dies at age 52. He is buried at the Holy Trinity Church near Avon.
