Shakespeare

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  • Period: Nov 17, 1558 to

    Queen Elizabeth I ruled

  • William Shakespeare was born.
    Apr 23, 1564

    William Shakespeare was born.

    William Shakespeare was born to John and Mary Shakespeare
  • William Shakespeare was baptized.
    Apr 26, 1564

    William Shakespeare was baptized.

    He was baptized in the church of Holy Trinity.
  • The Red Lion was built.
    1567

    The Red Lion was built.

    The playhouse was built by John Brayne in Stepney.
  • The Theatre was built.
    1576

    The Theatre was built.

    It was one of the major playhouses in his time and was built by
    John and Brayne Burbage just outside of the city's walls.
  • William Shakespeare left school at 15
    1579

    William Shakespeare left school at 15

    He learned to read, speak, and write Latin.
  • Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.
    1582

    Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.

  • Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had a child named Suzanna.

    Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had a child named Suzanna.

    It was their first born child.
  • William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had 2 twins.

    William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had 2 twins.

    Their names were Hamnet and Judith.
  • Shakespeare left for London.

    Shakespeare left for London.

    He left to start his professional life.
  • Shakespeare performed his 1st play.

    Shakespeare performed his 1st play.

    It was called Henry VI part II.
  • Shakespeare published one of his most popular play.

    Shakespeare published one of his most popular play.

    The play was called Romeo and Juliet.
  • The Globe was built.

    The Globe was built.

    It was one of the greatest theatres.
  • Shakespeare's father dies.

    Shakespeare's father dies.

    It is a very tragic shift in his work
  • Shakespeare publishes one of his most famous plays.

    Shakespeare publishes one of his most famous plays.

    The play is called Hamlet.
  • Period: to

    King James VI ruled

  • Shakespeare's mom dies

    Shakespeare's mom dies

    It is another tragic shift in his works.
  • William Shakespeare returns to Stratford.

    William Shakespeare returns to Stratford.

    He had previously been in London for most of his professional life.
  • The Globe burned down.

    The Globe burned down.

    This was a theater where most of Shakespeare's plays occurred.
  • William Shakespeare died.

    William Shakespeare died.

    William Shakespeare was buried on May 5, 1616 in Church of the Holy Trinity.