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Nov 17, 1558
Queen Elizabeth I Rules
She takes the throne after her half-sister Queen Mary dies and her reign continues until her death in 1603. -
Period: Nov 17, 1558 to
Timespan
This is the timespan of William Shakespeare's life. -
Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare was born
This occurred in Stratford-upon-Avon, which was a market town. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare was baptized
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Jul 24, 1567
King James VI ascends to throne
He continues until his death in 1625. -
Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway
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Their first daughter Susanna was born
This event occurred six months after they were married. -
Shakespeare and Hathaway had twins
Their twins were named Hamnet and Judith -
Shakespeare starts writing plays
His first ever was Henry VI. -
Shakespeare starts writing poems
His first two that were published were "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece." -
His play Romeo and Juliet was published
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Shakespeare wrote The Merchant of Venice
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Shakespeare wrote the Twelfth Night
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His play Hamlet was published
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Shakespeare wrote Macbeth
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Shakespeare wrote King Lear
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Shakespeare's sonnets are published
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Shakespeare wrote The Tempest
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Shakespeare wrote his last play
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Shakespeare returns to Stratford
This was his first return after spending most of his time in London, which was 110 miles away. -
William Shakespeare dies
He was then buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
