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Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare's Birth
William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakepseare is Baptized
William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
Period: 1571 to 1578
Shakespeare goes to Kings Grammar School
This school put William on the track of becoming a author and playwright. -
1582
Married Ann Hathaway
William marries Ann Hathaway at age 18 -
Birth of there First Child- Susanna
Susanna Shakespeare was the eldest child of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway -
Birth of Twins Hamnet and Judith
Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare were fraternal twins born to William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway on February 2, 1585. -
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Shakepseare's Lost Years
The Lost Years period, where little is known about Shakespeare's life. -
Shakespeare writes his First Play- Henry VI, Part 1
Henry VI, Part 1 is believed to be one of his earliest works. -
Shakespeare and His Family Move to London
Shakespeare gain recognition for his plays and moves to London with his Family to begin his career. -
The plague closes theaters in London; Shakespeare writes poetry
The plague closes theaters in London; Shakespeare writes poetry, including "Venus and Adonis." -
Shakespeare Joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men
Joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a leading theatrical company. -
Romeo and Juliet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare writes "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream. -
Shakespears Son dies
Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, dies. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford. -
Williams Father Dies
The casue of his death is unknown -
Shakespeare's Mother Dies
Mary died of old age. -
Shakespeare Moves back to Stratford-upon-Avon
William Shakespeare moved back to Stratford-upon-Avon from London around 1613. After achieving considerable success and wealth as a playwright and actor -
Shakespeare Dies
Shakespeare dies on April 23 and is buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.