William Shakespeare

  • Period: 1558 to 1580

    His Parent's kids

    Children: John and Mary had eight children, but only five survived infancies: Joan (born 1558 died in infancy)
    Margaret (born 1562, died in infancy)
    William (born 1564)
    Gilbert (born 1566)
    Joan (second daughter, born 1569)
    Anne (born 1571, died in infancy)
    Richard (born 1574)
    Edmund (born 1580)
  • Apr 23, 1564

    Date of Birth

    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

    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

    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

    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)
  • Period: to

    The Lost years

    There are no records of Shakespeare’s activities between 1585 and 1592, but it is believed he moved to London during this period and began his career in the theater.
  • Baby twins

    Baby twins
    Shakespeare’s twins, Hamnet (a boy) and Judith (a girl), are born.
  • Getting known

    Getting known
    Shakespeare is mentioned in Robert Greene's pamphlet, marking the first known reference to him in the literary world.
  • First Book

    First Book
    Shakespeare’s first published work, "Venus and Adonis", is released. He dedicates it to the Earl of Southampton.
  • Member of a company

    Member of a company
    Shakespeare becomes a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a leading theater company in London.
  • New books published

    New books published
    Shakespeare writes "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Romeo and Juliet".
    "Romeo and Juliet" is first performed, possibly around 1595. This early tragedy is one of Shakespeare's most famous works, focusing on the tragic love story between two young lovers from feuding families.
  • Losing a loved one

    Losing a loved one
    Shakespeare’s son Hamnet dies at the age of 11. Though his death is still unknown it seems he was a victims of a disease called the bubonic plague.
  • The Grand Opening

    The Grand Opening
    The Globe Theatre opens in London, with many of Shakespeare's plays, including "Julius Caesar" and "As You Like It", performed there.
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    The Turn of Century

    Many famous writings have been either published or performed for example:
    1600: Shakespeare writes "Hamlet", one of his greatest tragedies.
    1601: The first recorded performance of "Hamlet".
    1603: Shakespeare writes "Othello".
    1604–1605: Shakespeare writes "King Lear" and "Macbeth".
    1609: Shakespeare’s "Sonnets" are published.
    1609–1610: Shakespeare writes "The Winter’s Tale" and "Cymbeline".
  • Later work

    Later work
    Shakespeare writes "The Tempest", often regarded as his final masterpiece.
  • His retirement

    His retirement
    Shakespeare retires to Stratford-upon-Avon which is a is a historic market town located in Warwickshire, England, famous primarily as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
  • Depressing Death

    Depressing Death
    William Shakespeare dies in Stratford-upon-Avon, on his 52nd birthday. His death still remains a mystery there is no information.