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Sep 7, 1533
Elizabeth I's Birth
Elizabeth I was born in Greenwich Palace. Her parents were Anne Boleyn and Henry VII. -
1536
Elizabeth I's Mother
Elizabeth I's mother was accused of adultery and beheaded on the orders of Henry VII. -
1553
Shakespeare Attends School
Shakespeare attended school at the Stratford grammar school where he learned to read, speak, and write in Latin. -
1554
The Tower of London
Elizabeth I was imprisoned in the Tower of London by her older sister, Mary, who felt threatened by her younger sister about her marriage to Prince Philip of Spain. -
1558
Elizabeth I Crowned Queen
Elizabeth succeeds the throne at the age of 25 after the death of her half sister, Mary. -
1564
Early Years
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare's Baptism
Shakespeare is baptized on April 26th, 1964. -
1566
Elizabeth Refuses to Marry
Elizabeth refused to marry during her reign. She insisted that she did not need a husband to make important decisions, while she was capable of making them on her own. -
1576
The First Playhouse
The first playhouse was built in Stephey, London by James Burbage. -
1582
Shakespeare's Marriage
William Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway. -
Elizabeth I Helps the Theater
Elizabeth I helps theater flourish during her reign by attending performances at court. -
Shakespeare's Children
After William Shakespeare's marriage in 1582, he had his first child Suzanna, 6 months later. They also had twins Hamnet and Judith. -
Two Gentlemen of Verona
This play, written by Shakespeare, is considered one of his first plays. He wrote this play around 1589-1593. In addition, this is the first example of a Shakespearean heroine as a boy. -
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Shakespeare in London
Shakespeare lived and worked in London. -
The Plague
The Plague struck mostly in the summers. In 1593, about 10,000 people were killed and all the theaters were closed. -
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men was a theatrical company that was first under the patron of Lord Strange. After his death, they found a new patron and moved to start performing at the Globe in 1599. -
The First Globe
The First Globe opened, and it was a huge success. Many plays were performed here by Shakespeare. -
Shakespeare's First Play Performed at the Globe
Shakespeare's first play to be performed at the Globe was Julius Caesar. -
Hamlet
Shakespeare writes the play Hamlet. -
Elizabeth I's Death
Elizabeth I's dies in Richmond Palace after her amazing and impactful reign over England. -
The Globe
The Globe burned down during a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VII. -
Shakespeare's Death
Shakespeare dies, and is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
