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Apr 23, 1564
Birth
William Shakespeare is born. His parents are John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare. -
Nov 17, 1564
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth rules as queen. She watched plays, and loved drama. -
1569
Schooling
Shakespeare attends Stratford,a grammar school. -
Marriage
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway. -
Children
Shakespeare's first child, Susanna is born -
The Beginning of His Career
Shakespeare leaves his family to join an acting company. He becomes a playwright & actor. -
Twins
Shakespeare's twins are born. There names are Hamnet and Judith. -
Shakespeare's First Play
Shakespeare writes his very first play, Henry VI, Part 1 -
Criticism
Shakespeare is criticized by playwright Robert Greene, who call Shakespeare an "upstart crow". -
Poems
Shakespeare writes Venus & Adonis, and this allows him to become a published poet. -
Closed Theaters
Theaters close because of the bubonic plaque, a disease that killed a number of the population during this time. -
Theaters Reopen
Theaters Reopen to the public. The Chamberlain's Men are very popular. Shakespeare is the leading actor for the troupe.They are invited to perform for Queen Elizabeth numerous times. -
First Printed Play
Shakespeare's first printed play Titus Adronicus is performed. -
Globe Theater
The Globe Theater is built. Many of Shakespeare's play are performed here. -
Plays
Shakespeare writes Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, and Julius Caesar. -
Hamlet
Shakespeare writes Hamlet. Many believe that Hamlet was inspired by his father's death. -
King James I
King James I becomes the new successor to Queen Elizabeth I -
A New King
After King James I takes the throne, The Chamberlain's Men change their name to The King's Men. The King takes a liking to the group. -
Final Days
Shakespeare writes his last few plays, which include Henry VIII, Two Noble Kinsmen, and a portion of Cardenio. The Globe also catches fire, & is destroyed completely -
Shakespeare's Death
Shakespeare dies from an unknown illness. He is 52 years old
