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William Shakespeare

By kburkey
  • Apr 23, 1564

    Date of Birth

    William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1616. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom.
  • 1582

    Marriage

    Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway.

  • Daughter

    Shakespeares daughter, Susanna was born.

  • Twins

    Twins Judith and Hamnet were born

  • First poem

    In 1593 Shakespeare published his first poem; Venus and Adonis.

  • First Play

    Williams first play, Titus Andronicus, was printed, and his acting company was formed, the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later the King's Men

  • Death of Son

    His son, Hamnet, died.

  • Iconic Globe Theatre

    Shakespeares company built the Iconic Globe Theatre.

  • Shakespeares Company

    With the death of Queen Elizabeth I, her cousin James VI of Scotland became James I of England, and Shakespeare's company received royal patronage

  • Sonnets

    Shakespeare's Sonnets were published.

  • Death

    Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1616