William shakespeare   the life of the bard

Shakespeare' Life

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  • Queen Elizabeth I was born
    Sep 7, 1533

    Queen Elizabeth I was born

    Her parents were Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.
  • Anne Boleyn is imprisoned
    1536

    Anne Boleyn is imprisoned

    She was executed and imprisoned in the Tower of London.
  • Elizabeth I is imprisoned
    1554

    Elizabeth I is imprisoned

    Elizabeth I was imprisoned in the Tower of London then onto Woodstock Manor.
  • Queen Elizabeth I is crowned
    Jan 15, 1559

    Queen Elizabeth I is crowned

    Her reign was considered the Golden Age because it was the age of Shakespeare's plays and Francis Drake's voyages.
  • William Shakespeare is born
    1564

    William Shakespeare is born

    Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town. His birth date is not certain.
  • William Shakespeare is baptized
    1564

    William Shakespeare is baptized

    William Shakespeare is baptized in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Shakespeare leaves school
    1579

    Shakespeare leaves school

    He learned to read, write, and speak Latin. He left school at age 15.
  • Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway
    1582

    Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway

    She was 8 years older than him but outlived him.
  • Elizabeth I helps the theater flourish.

    Elizabeth I helps the theater flourish.

    Queen Elizabeth I took an interest in play and attends performances at court.
  • Shakespeare and Hathaway have a child

    Shakespeare and Hathaway have a child

    They had their first child, Susanna, 6 months after their marriage.
  • Shakespeare and Hathaway have twins

    Shakespeare and Hathaway have twins

    Their names are Hamnet and Judith.
  • Shakespeare moves to London

    Shakespeare moves to London

    He lived and worked there until 1613.
  • Shakespeare writes his very first play, Henry VI, Part One

    Shakespeare writes his very first play, Henry VI, Part One

    He wrote it when he was only 25 years old.
  • Shakespeare writes Romeo and Juliet

    Shakespeare writes Romeo and Juliet

    It is know to be one of his most popular plays. However, the definite date is unknown but it is believed to be between 1591-1596.
  • The first Globe theater is opened.

    The first Globe theater is opened.

    It was built by the King's Men and it was a huge success. It was built in Stephey.
  • Elizabeth I dies

    Elizabeth I dies

    Queen Elizabeth I passes away at Richmond Palace.
  • King James I is crowned King of Scotland

    King James I is crowned King of Scotland

    He is crowned after Queen Elizabeth I dies.
  • Shakespeare writes his last play, The Two Noble Kinsmen

    Shakespeare writes his last play, The Two Noble Kinsmen

    He retires after this play and moves back to Stratford.
  • The Globe burns down

    The Globe burns down

    The Globe burned down during a performance of Henry VIII.
  • Shakespeare dies

    Shakespeare dies

    He is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.