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Apr 23, 1564
Birth
It is believed William Shakespeare was born on or near this date. -
Apr 23, 1564
Place of birth
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
THE LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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Marriage / Spouse
William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in Worcester, in Canterbury Province. -
1st Child
Shakespeare and Hathaway's first child was a daughter, who they named Susanna. -
2nd and 3rd Child
Fraternal twins Hamnet and Judith were born. Hamnet was a male and Judith was a female. -
Death of Hamnet
Hamnet died at the age of 11, bubonic plague speculated to be the cause. Hamnet was buried on this following date. -
Burning of The Globe Theatre
The theatre had used a cannon for many years, in order to display special effects. The cannon itself was placed in the theatre’s roof.
However, on this date, the cannon was used for a special effect during a performance about Henry the 8th. The Theatre’s thatched roof caught on fire and caused a massive fire. -
Death
