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Jan 1, 1553
King's New School established.
The shcool that Shakespeare attended was founded sometime in 1553. -
Apr 23, 1564
Born.
Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. -
Apr 26, 1564
Baptism.
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Period: Apr 26, 1564 to
Lifetime.
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Jan 1, 1582
Marriage.
Married Anne Hathaway, age 26, at age 18. -
Eldest child, Susanna, baptised.
Birthdate unknown. -
Period: to
Shakespeare's "lost years".
During this period, Shakespeare left little historical trace. -
Twins, Hamnet and Judith, baptised.
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Several plays onstage.
By this point, several of Shakespeare's plays were onstage. -
Lord Chamberlain's Men staretd performing his plays exclusively.
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Hamnet's death & burial.
He was age 11, cause of death unknown. -
Shakespeare'sname becomes a selling point and his name appears on programmes etc.
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Globe Theatre built.
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Susanna married.
To John Hall. -
Died.