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Apr 23, 1564
Birth
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon haven.
Father: John Shakespeare, Merchant and Bailiff and Justice of the Peace
Mother: Mary Arden -
Feb 19, 1582
Marriage
William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway of Shottery, Stratford -
Birth of 1st child
Susanna Shakespeare the first child of William and Anne born six months after their wedding -
birth of Twins
Twins, Hamnet and Judith were born
February 2, The baptism of Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare -
First recognition
Achieves prosperity and recognition as the leading London Playwright at the 'Theatre' which is owned by Burbage
March 15: First document mentioning Shakespeare connected with the theatre -
Production of Julius Caesar
First production of Julius Caesar at the Globe theatre -
Death
The death of William Shakespeare