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Apr 26, 1564
Baptism
William is baptised in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
Period: Apr 26, 1564 to
Lifetime
William was 52 years old, but exact age is unknown. Only baptism date is recorded. -
Wedding
At 18, William wed the 26 year old Anne Hathaway. -
First daughter born
William's daughter Susanna was baptised. -
Period: to
"Lost Years"
William joined a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men and little was written about him at this period. -
Twins born
Son Hamnet and daughter Judith baptised -
Death of son
Hamnet died of unknown causes and was buried on this date -
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet was first published in this year. -
Julius Caesar
William wrote Julius Caesar some time during this year -
Theater built
The Globe was constructed on the south bank of the Thames River -
Hamlet
Said to have been written between 1599 and 1601 -
Death
William died on this day, leaving Susanna a large part of his estate
