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Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare's birth
On April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare was born. -
Apr 26, 1564
Baptism
William was baptized on April 26, 1564. He was the third child born. He had three younger brothers and two older sisters. -
1577
School
Shakespeare started to attend school during 1577 at the age of 13. Most boys went to school at age 15 or 16. He was taught reading, writing, and the basics. -
Marriage
Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when he was 18 and she was 26. -
First child
Shakespeare's first child was born on May 26, 1583. She was named Susanna. -
Second and Third Child are born
William's second and third children are born on February 2, 1585. They were named Hamnet and Judith. The picture is of Hamnet. -
First play
Shakespeare's first published play is believed to be Venus and Adonis. -
Famous play
One of Shakespeare's most famous plays was published on this date. It was created between 1595-1596. It was called A Midnight Summer's Dream. -
John Shakespeare dies
John Shakespeare, William's father, died during 1601. -
Mary Shakespeare dies
Mary Shakespeare, William's mother, died and was buried on September 7, 1608. -
William Shakespeare's death
William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 at age 52. -
Shakespeare interred
Shakespeare was interred on April 25, 1616. -
Anne Hathaway dies
Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway dies.
