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Apr 23, 1564
Shakespeare Birth
Shakespeare was born on this date. -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
The life of William Shakespeare
He was born in Stratford-on-Avon April 23rd,1564. Ironically he died on his birthday April 23rd, 1616 also the same city which was Stratford-on-Avon. -
Apr 26, 1564
William Shakespeare's Baptism
Shakespeare was baptized at Holy trinidad perish church. -
Marriage
Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, who was 8 years his senior, because she was pregnant with a child. -
Susanna's Birth
William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway's child Susanna born. -
Period: to
The Lost Years
Not much is known about the whereabouts of Shakespeare, Thus this period is called "The Lost Years". Speculation is that he was traveling abroad, sailing, or fighting or he was possibly hiding from the law. -
Hamnet and Judith were born
Anne Hathaway had twins Hamnet and Judith on this day. -
Hamnet and Judith Baptism
The twins were both baptized on this day -
Hamnet dies
Hamnet dies whom is Shakespeare only heir. -
Queen Elizabeth dies
Queen Elizabeth died who had no son to take the throne so King James takes over. -
King James Rules
King James the first takes over the throne right after Queen Elizabeth the first dies. -
Lord's Chamberlain men
The acting company Shakespeare joined changed their troops name to the kings men in honor of King james the first. -
Susanna's Marriage
Susanna married Dr. John Hall on this day. -
Burned to the ground
The Globe theater was burned to the ground from a fire on this day. -
Last Will
On his will he leaves his second best bed to his wife. -
Shakespeare died
Shakespeare died on this day. -
Shakespeare's Burial
Shakespeare is was buried at Holy Trinidad church.
