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Period: 1348 to
The Plague in England
In England, a plague took many lives for two-and-a-half centuries. It was first known as The Black Death and continued on for many years. -
Period: 1558 to
Queen Elizabeth Rules England
Before and during Shakespeare's life, Queen Elizabeth
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1564
William Shakespeare Was Born
In 1564, Shakespeare was born in a town named Stratford-upon-Avon. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare and he was the third child of eight. -
Period: 1571 to 1579
Shakespeare Attends School
From ages 7-15, Shakespeare attended the local Grammar School. This school was established by King Edward VI because he wanted all the town's boys to have a free education. -
1582
Anne Hathway
When he was just 18, William Shakespeare married Anne Hathway in Holy Trinity Church. She was 26 when they got married -
Shakespeare's Daughter Was Born
Susana Shakespeare was William and Anne's first child. She was born and baptised on May 26, 1583. -
Hamnet and Judith Are Born
William and Anne went on to have twins, Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare. One boy and one girl. They were also baptised on the same day. -
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The Taming of the Shrew
This play is considered as one of Shakespeare's earliest works and is estimated to have been written before 1592. This is also a comedic play. -
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Shakespeare's Plays
It is believed that William Shakespeare has written 38 plays, however, I will present a few significant plays. -
Hamnet Dies
In 1596, Hamnet, Shakespeare's only son died at 11 years old. It is assumed that he died from the Bubonic Plague. However, some people think he might have drowned in a Stratford pool. -
New Place
The largest house in the center of Stratford-upon-Avon was purchased by William Shakespeare. The house had between 20 and 30 rooms and was the only one with a courtyard. William was 33 at this time. -
A Classic: Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is thought to be what Shakespeare is most famous for. It is believed to have been written between 1591 and 1595 but was first published in a quarto version in 1597. -
Hamlet
Hamlet is known as Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words! It falls within the category of "tragedy" and is one of William's most popular and puzzling plays. -
John Shakespeare Dies
William's father, John Shakespeare died at about 69 or 70 years old in 1601. His cause of death, however, is unknown. -
Macbeth
In 1606, Macbeth was first performed and is known as a tragedy. There are five acts within this play. -
Jamestown
In 1607, Englishmen began their settlement at Jamestown, Virginia in the United States. It was named after their King, James I. -
Mary Shakespeare's Death
Mary, William's mother, passed away in 1608. The exact date is unknown, but some people think she lived with Shakespeare at New Place after John Shakespeare died in 1601. -
William's First and Only Grandchild
Elizabeth Hall was born to Susana Shakespeare and John Hall on February 21, 1608. She was Shakespeare's first and only grandchild, born in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. -
Shakespeare's Sonnets
Shakespeare's sonnets were first published in 1609. His collection consisted of 154 poems in English sonnet form. -
The Tempest
Many people believe The Tempest is one of the last plays Shakespeare wrote alone. It falls under the categories of drama, tragicomedy, and romantic comedy. -
His Last Play
The Two Noble Kinsmen was co-written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher around 1613. It is a Jacobean tragicomedy and consists of five acts -
William Shakespeare Dies
William Shakespeare passed away from unknown causes on April 23, 1616. A month before his death, he wrote a will, stating he was "in perfect health and memory, god be praised". He was 52 years old.