The Life of William Shakespeare

Born

Apr 23, 1564

Born in Stratford-upon-Avon. This date is not exact because it is hard to pinpoint the exact date that Shakespeare was born.

Shakespeare goes to school

1569

Attends a grammar school called "King's New School," in Stratford. Attends until he is 14

Shakespeare marries

Nov 28, 1582

Shakespeare marries Ann Hathwey. Shakespeare was 18 years old and Ann was 26.

First Child Born

May 26, 1583

Shakespeare's first child, Susanna was born.

Twins are born

1585

Son Hamnet and daughter Judith are born

First play

1590

Shakespeare wrote his first play Henry VI, part One during this time

Romeo and Juliet published

1597

Globe Theatre Built

1599

wooden theatre built in London, many of Shakespeare's plays were performed here

First production of Julius Caesar

1600

Preformed in the Globe Theatre

Hamlet

1601

Shakespeare write the famous play "Hamlet

First performance of Othello

1604

Death

Apr 23, 1616

Shakespeare passes away from an unknown illness. Dies on his 52nd birthday