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William Shakespeare

By Yahir R.
  • Apr 23, 1564

    Birth

    Birth
    William Shakespeare was born on April 23rd to 25th, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England—Son of John and Mary Shakespeare.
  • Aug 1, 1570

    School

    Shakespeare attended King Edward VI Grammar School when he was at the age of seven.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    William Shakespeare would marry Anne Hathaway in 1582. Little is known about Hathaway and the relationship with Shakespeare.

  • Children of Shakespeare

    Daughter: Susanna Shakespeare (born in 1583)
    Daughter: Judith Shakespeare (twin, born in 1585)
    Son: Hamnet Shakespeare (twin, born in 1585)

  • Shakespeare's Move to London

    Shakespeare's Move to London
    Shakespeare moved to London to become an actor and playwright. He would start writing plays for the Court Theater. His very first play, Henry VI, Part 1, would premiere at this very theater in 1593. He wrote many plays for the Court Theater.

  • London Theaters Close due to Bubonic Plaque

    All London Theaters were closed due to the Bubonic Plaque.

  • The Lord Chamberlain's Men

    The Lord Chamberlain's Men
    The Lord Chamberlain's Men was a company of actors, or a "playing company", for which William Shakespeare wrote during most of his career. Richard Burbage played most of the lead roles, including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.

  • Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet
    Romeo and Juliet remains one of Shakespeare’s most famous works. This tale of two star-crossed lovers who both meet tragic ends has been adapted countless times for the stage and screen.

  • Only Son Death

    Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet, would die at eleven on August 11th, 1596, of unknown causes.

  • Much Ado About Nothing

    Shakespeare wrote several comedies, including "Much Ado About Nothing." The plotline—centered on the couple Claudio and Hero—involves humorous misunderstandings and bumbling supporting characters.

  • The Merchant of Venice

    The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare. A merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan on behalf of Bassanio, his dear friend, provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock.

  • Hamlet

    Hamlet
    William Shakespeare would write Hamlet somewhere between the years of 1599 and 1601. This is Shakespeare's longest play written by him with 29,551 words.

  • Globe Theater

    Globe Theater
    The Globe Theater in London is where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed. He was also a shareholder in the Globe Theater—12,5% of it.

  • Julius Caesar

    In Shakespeare’s drama, Caesar, the leader of Rome, is conspired against and eventually assassinated by his former republican allies, including his trusted friend Brutus.

  • Macbeth

    Macbeth, a tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623 from a playbook or a transcript of one.

  • King Lear

    King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan.

  • Tempest

    Tempest
    The Tempest was written by William Shakespeare in 1611. This is considered the last play written by Shakespeare.

  • Shakespeare Retires

    In 1613 the Globe burned down, and the same year Shakespeare retired from the London theatre world and returned to Stratford. He was in his late 40's.

  • Shakespeare's Death

    Shakespeare's Death
    On April 23, 1616, English poet and playwright William Shakespeare died in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon at the age of fifty-two. His death occurred on or near his birthday.

  • The First Folio is published

    The first collected edition of William Shakespeare’s plays is a celebrated volume known as the "First Folio." The folio is the first edition and sole source for all of Shakespeare's plays.