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Shakespeare's Life

By kkjager99
  • Period: Jan 1, 1564 to

    Shakespear's Life

  • Apr 23, 1564

    Shakespeare's Birth

    Shakespeare's Birth
    Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 1564. He was the 3rd of 8 children, 3 who died in their childhood.
  • Jan 1, 1570

    Economic Decline

    Economic Decline
    In the late 1570's Shakespeare's Father's work and wealth slowly declined. He was forced to leave school to help his Father.
  • Jan 1, 1570

    Education

    Education
    Around six or seven Shakespeare attended Stratford Grammer School. This is about the extent of information we inquired about his education.
  • Jan 1, 1578

    1st "Lost Years"

    1st "Lost Years"
    The first "lost years" period took place form 1578-82.

  • Married!

    Married!
    Shakespeare was 18 when he married the 26 year old Anne Hathaway. Anne was pregnant before they were married so their parents rushed them into marriage.

  • Susanna

    Susanna
    Shakespeare's first child's name was Susanna. She was baptized on May 28, 1583, 6 months after Shakespeare and Anne's marriage.

  • Hamnet & Judith

    Hamnet & Judith
    2 twins, Hamnet and Judith were born to Shakespeare and Anne in January of 1596.

  • 2nd "Lost Years"

    2nd "Lost Years"
    The second "lost years' period took place from 1585-92. He is thought to have been perfecting his story telling talents.

  • Actor

    Actor
    Shakespeare was an actor before this point in time. He was 28 years old. He also probably worked for Pembroke's Men before now. He was well known and talented.He had also begun to write and produce many of his plays including The Comedy of Errors and Henry VI.

  • Hamnet's Death

    Hamnet's Death
    In August, 1596 Hamnet died from an unknown cause. He was age 11 at the time of his death.

  • Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet
    Romeo and Juliet was first printed in 1597, but it was a play from between 1594-95. It is a tragedy about two young lovers.

  • Globe

    Globe
    Shakespeare got the famous Globe in the year of 1599, but an exact date was not found. The Globe has the ability to hold many thousands people. It was the most popular theater of the time.

  • Hamlet

    Hamlet
    Hamlet is a sad play writen by Shakespear. His son, Hamnet, may have been an inspireation for the main character.

  • Sonnets

    Sonnets
    Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? This is one of his most famous sonnets. 154 of these sonnets were published in 1609.

  • Shakespeare's Death

    Shakespeare's Death
    Shakespeare's death is unknown, but most historians believe it was due to an illness. He died April 23rd, 1616 and was buried April 25, 1616 in Holy Trinity Church