William Shakespeare

By Ελπινίκη Τσορλιανού
  • Apr 23, 1564

    Birth

    Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
  • 1582

    Marriage

    Marries Anne Hathaway at the age of 18; they have three children.

  • Begins writing plays

    Begins writing plays, his first works performed in London

  • Joins the Lord Chamberlain’s Men,

    Joins the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, a popular acting company.

  • The Globe Theatre

    Many of Shakespeare’s plays are performed there.

  • The Sonnets

    He publishes the Sonnets.

  • The Globe Theatre burns down

    The Globe Theatre burns down during a performance of Henry VIII but is rebuilt.

  • Death

    Dies on April 23, the same day as his birth (though the exact date is debated).