Shakespeare's Life and Times

Shakespeare's Life and Times

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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 o...

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...

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 b...

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.

Fatherhood

1585

Twins, Judith and Hamnet, were born. Click the link below for more information on Shakespeare's children.

Fatherhood

1583

Susanna, Shakespeare's oldest child, is born. Click the link below for more information about Shakespeare's children.

Marriage

1582

Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. Click the link below to read more about Shakespeare's marriage.

Shakespeare is Born

Apr 22, 1564

Shakespeare was born in Stratford.

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