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Apr 23, 1564
Birth
William Shakespeare is born in, Stratford Upon Avon. a village north of London. To: John Shakespeare, and Mary Arden -
Jan 1, 1574
Childhood
William, was the third of eight children, he attended the Stratford Grammar School and studied latin until late in his teen years. -
Jan 16, 1582
Adulthood
As an adult William worked as an Actor, Playwright, and a business man. -
Marriage
In November of 1582 an 18 year old william married a 26 year old Anne Hathaway. They were married at the Hathaway Family Cottage just outside of Stratford. -
Susanna
Williams First Child, Susanna is born -
The Twins
Shakespeares only son, Hamnet, and his second daughter, Judith were born -
Sucess
William became a sucessful playwright in 1592 London. -
Lord Chamberlins Men
In he joined an acting company named Lord Chamberlins men. -
The Globe Theatre
In 1599 Lord Chamberlins Men built the Globe Theatre. An open air theatre in Stratford. -
Tragedy
In 1599 Hamnet died of the Plague. -
Changing Tides
In 1603 Queen Elizabeth I died, and a new King was crowned. -
A Change of Identity
In honor of the new King Lord Chamberlins men changed their name to The Kings Men. -
The End
In 1610 William Shakespeare retired to his Estate, New Pace. -
Devistation
In 1613 the globe Theatre burned down due to cannon fire during a performance. -
Rebuilding
The Globe Theatre Is rebuilt in 1614. -
Death
On April 23, 1616 William Shakespeare died at his Estate.
