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Shakespeare's Life and Times

Created by chihulie on Jun 2, 2008

Last updated: 03/11/10 at 10:53 PM

• Shakespeare Dies
  Apr 23, 1616

  A photo of Holy Trinity Church by Brian Rosner. Shakespeare dies and is buried at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.

• The Later Years
  Jan 1, 1612 to Dec 31, 1615

  Photo by Ms. Mannix Shakespeare returned to Stratford and wrote the following: Henry VIII The Two Noble Kinsmen Cardenio

• The Period of Romances
  Jan 1, 1609

  During this period Shakespeare wrote: Pericles Prince of Tyre Cymbeline The Winter's Tale The Tempest Click the link below to access a parody talk show interview with the main characters of The Tempest.
  http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=5532f8c574aeaa4461b1

• The Great Tragedies
  Jan 1, 1600 to Dec 31, 1607

  During this time, Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night Hamlet Troilus & Cressida Alls Well That Ends Well Measure for Measure Othello King Lear Macbeth Antony and Clepatra Coriolanus Timon of Athens Click the link below to access a Lego parody of MacBeth.
  http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0387b896822edb02dd34

• The Globe Theatre
  1599

  Above is a YouTube video of the reproduction of The Globe. The Globe Theatre is built on the banks of the Thames river with Shakespeare as one of its owners.

• Lyrical Masterpieces
  Jan 1, 1594 to Dec 31, 1595

  During this period Shakespeare wrote: Midsummer Night's Dream Romeo and Juliet Richard II Merchant of Venice Click on the link below to view the Romeo and Juliet fight scene as acted out by high school students.
  http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=2757f17eafe999d14f97

• The Effects of the Plague
  Jan 1593

  The Plague causes theatres to close in London. Shakespeare turns to writing poetry to support himself and his family in Stratford.

• Time in London
  1592

  Photo of the Tower of London by Phillie Casablanca. Shakespeare left Stratford and appeared on the London scene. He's an actor, a poet and a playwright.

• Works 1587-1592
  Jan 1, 1587

  Photo by: Nikcolette Shakespeare wrote the following: The Comedy of Errors Titus Andronicus The Taming of the Shrew Henry VI, 1,2,3 Richard III

• The Lost Years
  Dec 31, 1585

  These are referred to as either "The Lost Years" or "The Dark Years". Little is known about Shakespeare during this time, although we do know that he was writing plays.
  http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/timeline/timeline.htm

• Fatherhood
  1585

  Twins, Judith and Hamnet, were born. Click the link below for more information on Shakespeare's children.
  http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespearesbiograph1/f/faqschildren.htm

• Fatherhood
  1583

  Susanna, Shakespeare's oldest child, is born. Click the link below for more information about Shakespeare's children.
  http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-children-and-grandchildren.htm

• Marriage
  1582

  Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. Click the link below to read more about Shakespeare's marriage.
  http://www.renaissance-faire.com/Renfaires/Entertainment/William-Shakespeare-marriage.htm

• Shakespeare is Born
  May 2, 1564

  Shakespeare was born in Stratford.
  http://www.shakespeare-online.com/biography/#birth