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Apr 23, 1564
Birth of William Shakespheare
This was the believed date of birth of William Shakespheare -
Apr 26, 1564
Baptised
Shakespheare was baptised -
Sep 5, 1571
Literate and writting capable
By the age of 7 William Shakespeare was able to read and write, seen very impressive at such a young age.
*(not real photo of William Shakespeare) -
Sep 5, 1577
Working
William Shakespeare was forced into the work force at the age of 13 -
Sep 5, 1582
Marriage
At the age of 18 William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway -
First Child
May 1583 William and Anne's first baby Susanna was born. -
Twins born
In Febuary 1585, William and Anne had twins Hamment and Judith -
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LOST YEARS
This period became known as the 'Lost years' as there are no records of William Shakespeare's where abouts or what he was doing as he did not keep a journal or write letters. -
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Began acting and playwright
William Shakespeare left London in this time period and pursued work as an actor and playwrighter. -
Son's death
William and Anne's son died at the age of 11 in 1585 -
Bishopsgate
William in this time period was living in Bishopsgate, but relocated to Southwark in 1599 -
name change of Shakespeares partly owned theatre group
Shakespeae was part owner of the former theatre group 'Lord Chamberlain's Men' In 1603 the new king James I, had the name of the group changed to 'King's Men' -
Return to Stratford
In 1616 Shakespeare returned to his birth town of Stratford. -
Death of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare died in 1616 on the day that was considered his birthday. Shakespeare was 52 years old -
Unpublished Published
In 1623 all of the late shakespeares unpublished plays where published in comeration of his death.
