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SHAKESPEARE'S LIFE

By Daniel Jung
  • Apr 23, 1564

    Birth

    Birth
    It is believed William Shakespeare was born on or near this date.
  • Apr 23, 1564

    Place of birth

    Place of birth
    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
  • Period: Apr 23, 1564 to

    THE LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

  • Marriage / Spouse

    Marriage / Spouse
    William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in Worcester, in Canterbury Province.

  • 1st Child

    1st Child
    Shakespeare and Hathaway's first child was a daughter, who they named Susanna.

  • 2nd and 3rd Child

    2nd and 3rd Child
    Fraternal twins Hamnet and Judith were born. Hamnet was a male and Judith was a female.

  • Death of Hamnet

    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

    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

    Death