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Apr 23, 1564
BIRTH
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. -
1577
EDUCATION
At the age of thirteen, he discontinued his education in order to financially help his father. -
1582
MARRIAGE
In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway. They had three children, Susanna, Hamnet and Judith. -
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LOST YEARS
There are no records of Shakespeare's activities between 1585 and 1592. There is a wide speculation on what he was doing during this period. -
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PLAYS
He wrote a total of 37 plays with several main themes: histories, tragedies, comedies and tragicomedies. -
THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S MEN
In 1594 he became principal writer for the successful Lord Chamberlain's Men in London. This was on of the best companies of actors. He also became an actor in the company and a partner in the group of artist-mangers who ran it. -
HOUSE
In 1597, he bought the second-largest house in Newplace. -
RETIREMENT
In 1613, he retired to Stratford. -
DEATH
He died in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1616, at the age of fifty-two.