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Apr 23, 1564
Birth
William Shakespeare born in Stratford-Upon-Avon. He spent his early years in Stratford upon Avon where attended Stratford Grammar School until he was 14 years old -
Marriage
'William Shagspeare' as it was spelt on the marriage documents marries 'Anne Hathwey' - Anne Hathaway -
Child
The christening of Susanna Shakespeare the first child of William and Anne born six months after their wedding -
Twins
Twins, Hamnet and Judith were born during January -
Henry VI
Theatre owner Philip Henslowe listed 1 Henry VI as having been performed by Strange's Men at the Rose on March 3rd, 1592. -
Leaves Stratford
William leaves Stratford upon Avon and starts to work in the emerging theatres during this year. Date unkown -
Venus and Adonis
Venus and Adonis, Shakespeare's narrative poem in six-line stanzas, was published by Richard Field (1561 - 1624). The poem was dedicated to Shakespeare's patron, Henry Wriothesley, Third Earl of Southampton. -
Rape of Lucrece
The Rape of Lucrece- Shakespeare wrote this long narrative poem in rhyme royal (seven-line stanzas in iambic pentameter). It appeared in several subsequent quarto editions. -
Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors was performed at the Gray's Inn, London, as part of the Christmas celebrations of 1594. -
Death of son
Hamnet dies, possibly from the plague, at the age of eleven -
Building of The Globe
Shakespeare and other members of the company finance the building of the Globe Theatre. Date unknown. -
William's Will
An ailing Shakespeare calls his lawyer to revise his will, making some odd changes that include leaving his "second-best bed" to his wife and £10 to the poor. -
Death
April 23: The death of William Shakespeare
