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Feb 5, 1568
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
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Feb 5, 1576
Future King James I is born in Scotland
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Plague closes all London's theaters
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Shakespeare joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men
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First recorded performance of Macbeth is given at Court
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Shakespeare retires to Statford
Shakespeares new house was the largest home in Statford-upon-Avon which he purchased in 1597 but was pulled down in 18th century. http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespeareslegacy/a/newplace.htm http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/ -
Shakespeare retires to Stratford
As soon as he could conveniently terminate his London engagements, Shakespeare decided on retiring to his native place. Information:
http://www.1902encyclopedia.com/S/SHA/william-shakespeare-44.html
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Shakespeare retires to Statford
Shakespeare's new house that he bought in Statford was bulit towards the end of the 15th century. He did not live there until his retirement in 1610.It was a pretty house built of brick and timber. http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespeareslegacy/a/newplace.htm -
Shakespeare's wife dies. First folio published
