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Sep 7, 1533
Queen Elizabeth I comes to the throne
Queen Elizabeth I takes the throne on September 7, 1533. -
1564
Shakespeare was born
William Shakespeare was born in the year of 1564. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare was baptized
William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564 -
1570
Shakespeare attends school
William Shakespeare attends school at the age of about 6 to learn to read, speak, and write in Latin. -
1579
Shakespeare leaves school
William Shakespeare leaves school at the age of 15 -
Anne Hathaway becomes his wife
In 1582, Anne Hathaway marries William Shakespeare. -
Suzanna becomes the first child
Suzanna is born 6 months after Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway. -
Shakespeare has twins
William Shakespeare has twins with his wife again. The twins are named Hamnet and Judith in 1585. -
Shakespeare moves to London
William Shakespeare moves to London in 1590. -
Shakespeare writes Henry VI Part One
William Shakespeare's first play is written is "Henry VI Part One" in 1591. -
Shakespeare begins to write the play "Romeo and Juliet"
William Shakespeare begins to write the infamous play "Romeo and Juliet" in 1594. -
Shakespeare finishes writing the play "Romeo and Juliet"
William Shakespeare finally finishes writing "Romeo and Juliet" after two years. -
Hament dies
William and Anne's child, Hament, dies of unknown reasons at the young age of 11 on August 11, 1596. -
The Globe Theatre is moved
The Globe Theatre was moved to Thames from London in 1597. -
Building of the first Globe Theatre starts
The first Globe Theatre starts building by the Lord Chamberlain's Men. -
Queen Elizabeth I dies
Queen Elizabeth I dies on the throne on March 24, 1603. -
King James I comes to the throne
After Queen Elizabeth I's death, King James I takes her spot. -
Shakespeare returns to Stratford
William Shakespeare returns to Stratford in 1613 -
Shakespeare dies
William Shakespeare dies in January of 1616. He is buried in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
King James I dies
King James I dies on the throne on March 27, 1625.