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Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare born
In Stratford-upon-Avon, England. -
1582
Shakespeare's Marriage
With 18 years old, he married Anne Hathaway. -
Birth of Susanna
She was Shakespeare's first daughter. -
Birth of the twins Hamnet and Judith
They are also children of Shakespeare -
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Shakespeare's relocation
During the 1580s, Shakespeare had relocated to London, city where he began his career as an actor and playwright. -
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"Henry VI"
It is considered a drama, which is set in the 1480s, during the reign of Henry VI. It is divided into 3 parts -
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"Richard III"
It is one of the longest lasting pieces he composed. It describes Richard III's ascension to the English throne. -
"The Taming of the Shrew"
It is a comedy, that it is set in Padua, Italy. -
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
It is a love comedy that it sets in the Ancient Greek mythology. -
Hamnet's death
Hamnet Shakespeare died at the age of 11 in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
"Hamlet"
It is a tragedy, starring by Hamlet, prince of Denmark. -
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"Othello"
It is a tragedy that it's set in Venice, is starring by a soldier, called Othello. -
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"King Lear"
It is a tragedy, that is set chronologically before the arrival of the Romans in Britain. -
"Macbeth"
It is a tragedy. It dramatizes the damaging effects, physical and psychological, who seek power for its own sake. -
"Collection of sonnets"
This collection is formed by 154 sonnets, that explore themes of love, jealousy, and existencial despair. -
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Retirement
At the age of 46, Shakespeare decided to retire, and move to his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. -
Death
William Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon, at the age of 52, due to a severe fever.