-
Apr 23, 1564
Shakespeare is Born
Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare is Baptized
Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon at the Holy Trinity Church. -
1569
Shakespeare goes to school
William goes to a grammar school, King's New School, in Stratford. There is no exact known date of when he went to school. -
1576
The First Theater
The Theatre, a London playhouse, is built by James Burbage. -
Shakespeare Marries
William marries Ann Hathaway at the age of 18. -
First Child Born
Shakespeare daughter, Susanna, is born and baptized -
Twins are Born
Anne gave birth to son Hamnet and daughter Judith. -
Writes First Play
Shakespeare wrote his first play, Henry VI, Part One, and he leaves Stratford to begin work on London. -
First Poem
Shakespeare published his first poem called "Venus and Adonis." -
Plague Closes Theaters
The bubonic plague hits London, causing the theaters to close down and killing five percent of London's population. -
Theaters Reopen
The London theaters reopen to the public and the Chamberlain's Men performs a lot for Queen Elizabeth I. -
Hamnet's Death
William's son, Hamnet, dies at age 11. -
The Globe is Built
The Chamberlain's Men builds the Globe, which was where a lot of Shakespeare's plays were played -
Hamlet is Written
Shakespeare writes the Hamlet which was encouraged by his father's death. -
Queen Elizabeth I Dies
King James takes the throne and the Chamberlain's Men change their name to the King's Men. -
Blackfriars Theater
The Blackfriars Theater is built the King's Men performs in this indoor theater. -
Return to Stratford
Shakespeare comes back to Stratford, where is wife and daughters live. -
Last Play
Shakespeare composes his last play, Henry VIII. The Globe is burned down while this play was being played. -
Shakespeare Dies
Shakespeare was suffering from an unknown illness and dies at age 52 -
Burial
Shakespeare is buried at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.
