Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

By laney
  • Elizabeth I is born
    Sep 7, 1533

    Elizabeth I is born

    Her parents are Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
  • Elizabeth's mother is executed
    1536

    Elizabeth's mother is executed

    Her mother was accused of adultery and beheaded
  • King Henry VII dies
    1547

    King Henry VII dies

    Prince Edward becomes King Edward VI
  • Elizabeth I becomes Queen
    1558

    Elizabeth I becomes Queen

    Queen Mary I dies and Elizabeth I becomes Queen Elizabeth I
  • Elizabeth restores England to Protestantism
    1559

    Elizabeth restores England to Protestantism

  • Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon
    Apr 23, 1564

    Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Shakespeare is baptized
    Apr 26, 1564

    Shakespeare is baptized

    Shakespeare is baptized at Holy Trinity Church
  • Shakespeare goes to school
    1569

    Shakespeare goes to school

    Shakespeare attends King's New School
  • Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway

    Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway

  • Theater Flourishes

    Theater Flourishes

    Elizabeth I attended performances and commands the formation of the Queen Elizabeth's Men.
  • Shakespeare's first child, Susanna, is born

    Shakespeare's first child, Susanna, is born

  • Shakespeare has twins

    Shakespeare has twins

    Anne Hathaway gives birth to twins, Judith and Hamnet.
  • Shakespeare writes his first play

    Shakespeare writes his first play

    Shakespeare writes Henry VI, Part One.
  • The plague closes theater

    The plague closes theater

    The plague kills five percent of the population. Theaters close because of this.
  • Theaters reopen

    Theaters reopen

    Theaters in London reopen after they closed.
  • The First Globe opens.

    The First Globe opens.

    The First Globe was a huge success.
  • Shakespeare's father dies, and his plays take a dark turn.

    Shakespeare's father dies, and his plays take a dark turn.

  • Shakespeare returns to Startford-upon-Avon

    Shakespeare returns to Startford-upon-Avon

  • Globe Theater burns

    Globe Theater burns

  • Shakespeare dies

    Shakespeare dies

    Shakespeare dies on his birthday at age 52. He is buried at Holy Trinity Church.