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Jul 29, 1485
beginning of the Renaissance
The era was dynamic, with European explorers “finding” new continents -
Apr 23, 1564
Birth Day
William Shakespeare was baptized April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. From roughly 1594 onward he was an important member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men company of theatrical players. Written records give little indication of the way in which Shakespeare’s professional life molded his artistry. All that can be deduced is that over the course of 20 years, Shakespeare wrote plays that capture the complete range of human emotion and conflict -
Wife and Children
At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. -
King James Bible
King James Bible shows clearly that its translators were influenced much more by the Geneva Bible, than by any other source. -
The Globe Theatre
Fire destroys the Globe Theatre during a performance of Henry VIII when cannon fire sets fire to the thatched roof -
second Globe Theatre
The second Globe Theatre was built -
shakespeare's Death
the death of william shakespeare -
Folio
'The First Folio' of his plays is published -
Demolished
The Globe Theatre was demolished by the Puritans -
The end of the Renaissance
When the Church started losing its power, the Renaissance ended and rational thought took over.
