William shakespeare the life of the bard

Shakespeare' Life

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  • Sep 7, 1533

    Queen Elizabeth I was born

    Queen Elizabeth I was born
    Her parents were Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.
  • 1536

    Anne Boleyn is imprisoned

    Anne Boleyn is imprisoned
    She was executed and imprisoned in the Tower of London.
  • 1554

    Elizabeth I is imprisoned

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

    Queen Elizabeth I is crowned

    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.
  • 1564

    William Shakespeare is born

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

    William Shakespeare is baptized

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

    Shakespeare leaves school

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

    Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway

    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.