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Sep 7, 1533
Queen Elizabeth I Birth
Elizabeth I was born on this date. -
Period: Sep 7, 1533 to
Queen Elizabeth I Rule
Queen Elizabeth I reigned in this time frame. -
1536
Elizabeth's Mother's Death
Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, gets beheaded on charges of adultery. -
1554
Elizabeth Imprisoned
Elizabeth was imprisoned in the Tower of London and was interrogated about her involvement with the plotters. She was put under house arrest. -
1558
Elizabeth Becomes Queen
On this date, Elizabeth I became queen. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare's Birth
No one knows exactly when he was born, but we do know he was baptized on this date. He was born in the UK in Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town. -
1570
Shakespeare Goes to School
Shakespeare goes to school at the age of six or seven. -
1579
Shakespeare leaves school
Shakespeare leaves his school at age fifteen. -
Shakespeare Marries
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway, and they had their first child, Suzanna, six months later. -
Elizabeth's Interest in Theatres
She took an interest in plays, and the Legislation encouraged actors to join touring companies. -
Susanna's Birth
Shakespeare's third child, Susanna, was born on this date. -
Anne has Twins
On this date, Anne has twins- Hamnet and Judith. -
Shakespeare in London
William spent most of his time in London. -
Hamnet Dies
Shakespeare's child, Hamnet, died around his tenth or eleventh birthday. He might have died from the Bubonic Plague. -
The Theater
The Burbages moved the Theater to the south bank of the River Thames. -
The First Globe
The First Globe opened on this date. It was a huge success. -
Period: to
James I Rule
James I ruled in this timespan. -
Shakespeare Returns to Stratford
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The First Globe Gets Burnt Down
On this date, an accident involving special effects and fire burnt the First Globe down. -
Shakespeare's Death
Shakespeare died on this date. He is buried in Holy Trinity Church, in Stratford-upon-Avon.