William Shakespeare

  • 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.