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1564
Shakespeare was born
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He was the third child, but he became the only living child after the plague killed his siblings. -
Apr 26, 1564
Baptism
William Shakespeare was baptized in Holy Trinity Church. -
1571
Education
Shakespeare went to school at the age of seven just like other boys. He attended grammar school until he was 15 years old. -
1582
Wedding
Shakespeare (18 years old) married Anne Hathaway (26 years old) and had their first child Suzanna 6 months later. -
Twins Born
William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had twins named Hamnet and Judith. -
Start of Shakespeare's Career
Shakespeare leaves his home in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and he starts his writing career in London. He writes Henry VI. -
Death of Robert Greene
Robert Greene dies in 1592. In Groats-Worth of Wit, Greene attacks Shakespeare by calling him an "upstart crow", and it is known as the first allusion to Shakespeare as a playwright. -
Outbreak of Bubonic Plague
London theatres are closed down because of the bubonic plague (The Black Death). During the outbreak, Shakespeare's first long published poem, "Venus and Adonis" was published by Richard Field. -
London Theatres Open Again
London theatres reopen to the public. Shakespeare's first company, the Chamberlain's Men, is formed. They would often get invitations to perform in the royal court of Queen Elizabeth I. -
Hamnet Dies
Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet, dies at the age of 11 by an unknown cause. -
New Place
Shakespeare buys New Place, which was the second largest house in Stratford-Upon-Avon. -
The Globe Theatre
The Chamberlain's Men help to fund the Globe Theatre. It is built on Bankside. -
Death of John Shakespeare
HIs father, John Shakespeare, dies, and it is told that his father's death motivated him to write the Hamlet. -
End of Elizabeth I Reign
Elizabeth I became Queen of England and Ireland on November 17, 1558. Her reign ended on March 24, 1603, when she died. King James becomes the King. Shakespeare's company changes its name to the King's Men. -
"As You Like It"
The first recorded performance of "As You Like It" was performed by the King's Men at the Wilton House in Wiltshire. They performed to a private audience including James I. -
The Blackfriars Theatre
The King's Men buys the Blackfriars Theatre, an indoor theatre in London, and performs there. -
Sonnets
Shakespeare's Sonnets is published by Thomas Thorpe. -
The Globe Theatre Destroyed
During the performance of Henry VIII, a fire broke out and destroyed the building of the Globe Theatre. -
Returns To Stratford
Shakespeare goes back to Stratford from London. -
The Second Globe Theatre
The second Globe Theatre was built. -
Death of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare dies and is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon. -
First Folio
John Heminge and Henry Condell, who are former colleagues of Shakespeare in the King's Men, publishes 36 of Shakespeare's play in a volume which is known as First Folio.
