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Apr 23, 1564
Birth
William Shakespeare was born on this date in Stratford-Upon-Avon. -
Period: Apr 23, 1564 to
Life of Will
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Marriage
Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway (not the current actress). She was a total cougar at 26 and Will at 18. -
First Play
Summary of Henry VIWill's first play, Henry VI, was written in 1590. We are not sure on the exact day and month though. -
Black Plague
Nasty PlagueThe bubonic plague was everywhere and even caused the theatre to close for a short while.
Check out this link abou the plague: -
The Globe
The Globe Theatre was built in 1599. -
Sonnets
Will's sonnets were published in 1609. -
Death
William dies and is buried at the same church he was baptized at.
