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Apr 23, 1564
Date of Birth
William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, to John Shakespeare, a prosperous glover and town official, and Mary Arden, the daughter of a landowner. -
Apr 23, 1564
His parents
John Shakespeare – A glover (leather worker) and local politician. He held several public offices in Stratford-upon-Avon, including high bailiff (a role similar to mayor) Mary Arden – A landowner from a wealthy family. She came from the Arden family, who were well-established in the area with property and wealth. -
Apr 26, 1564
He got baptized
Three days after being born Shakespeare is baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birth date is traditionally celebrated on April 23. -
Period: 1571 to 1578
Where he had studied
Shakespeare likely attends King's New School in Stratford, receiving an education focused on Latin and classical literature. -
Marriage
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway, who is 8 years older than him. They marry in Worcester Cathedral when Anne is already pregnant with their first child. Which her name was Susanna (born May 26, 1583) -
Baby twins
Shakespeare’s twins, Hamnet (a boy) and Judith (a girl), are born.