William Shakespeare

John Shakespeare, father of William Shakespeare, marries Mary Arden, a farmer's daughter.

Tragically, Joan Shakespeare, the first child of John and Mary, passes away in infancy in 1562.

William Shakespeare was born in 1564.

William Shakespeare, the renowned playwright, was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. He was the eldest surviving sibling and had five younger siblings.

William Shakespeare, the renowned playwright, was born in his house in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. His exact birth date is unknown, but he is traditionally celebrated on April 23, the day of his baptism.

Following his tenure as Mayor, John Shakespeare faced legal troubles as he was charged with illegal wool dealing, leading to a decline in the family's fortunes.

In 1579, William Shakespeare's sister Anne passes away at the young age of 8. This event would have had a significant emotional impact on the family.

On November 27, 1582, William Shakespeare's adult life in Stratford likely begins. This period marks a transition into more mature responsibilities and endeavors.

The names of several characters in Love's Labours Lost, a play by Shakespeare, are also found on Anthony Bacon's passport, which is currently housed in the British Museum. This connection raises questions and speculations about the authorship of Shakespeare's works.

In 1583, William Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway at Temple Grafton. Anne Hathaway was 26 years old at the time of their marriage.

Twins Judith and Hamnet were born on February 2nd in 1585. Shakespeare also started his theatrical career in London around this time.

The play 'Henry I, II, III, IV' was written between 1589 and 1591.

In 1590, William Shakespeare's writing career begins. This marks the beginning of his journey as one of the most renowned playwrights in history.

The play 'Richard III' was written between 1591 and 1593.

In 1592-1594, there is a likelihood of William Shakespeare's involvement in the authorship of the play 'King Edward III'.

In 1593, William Shakespeare's first printed poem, Venus and Adonis, was published.

On December 28, 1594, 'The Comedy of Errors' by William Shakespeare was first performed at Gray’s Inn Hall.

In 1596, William Shakespeare's son Hamnet passes away.

In August 1596, Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, passed away.

In 1597-98, Shakespeare writes 'King Henry IV, Part 2'.

In December 1597, Shakespeare writes 'King Henry IV, Part 1'.

In 1598, William Shakespeare wrote and possibly staged three plays: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Much Ado about Nothing, and 2 Henry IV.

The famous speech delivered by King Henry V in William Shakespeare's play 'Henry V' on Saint Crispin's Day, rallying his troops before the Battle of Agincourt.

William Shakespeare wrote the famous tragedy play 'Hamlet' during this year.

The play 'Measure for Measure' was performed at court for Christmas in 1604, with the likelihood of being written earlier the same year.

Written in 1605-1606, 'King Lear' was performed at court in December 1606 and contains references to eclipses that occurred in September and October 1605.

The first recorded performance of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' took place on the East India Company ship Red Dragon, off the coast of Sierra Leone.

William Shakespeare's tragedy 'King Lear' is performed at Whitehall on December 26th.

Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare begins with the famous line 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' and is known for its romantic and timeless themes.

On May 20, 1609, Shakespeare's sonnets were officially entered at Stationers Hall. However, the first Sonnet Folio containing 154 sonnets had not been published yet.

In 1610, William Shakespeare wrote 'The Tempest', which is considered to be his final play that he wrote independently.

In November 1611, The Tempest was performed at court. The play utilized source material that was not accessible before autumn 1610.

The Globe Theater, where performances of Henry VIII were being held, is destroyed by fire after a performance on June 29th.

In 1616, the renowned playwright William Shakespeare passed away in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His death marked the end of an era in English literature, leaving behind a legacy of timeless plays and sonnets that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

In 1616, William Shakespeare creates the initial version of his will, outlining his wishes for the distribution of his estate after his passing.

On March 25, 1616, William Shakespeare completes his final will, making any necessary amendments or additions to his previous testament.

William Shakespeare passes away on April 23, leaving behind a legacy of literary masterpieces that continue to be celebrated and studied worldwide.

William Shakespeare dies on May 5th in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1616.

The First Folio, a collection of William Shakespeare's plays, is published posthumously.

In 1766, George Steevens, a Shakespearean Freemason, reprinted the previously concealed Quarto edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets, making it more widely available.

James Wilmot formulates a thesis suggesting that Shakespeare did not write the plays. He proposes Francis Bacon as the likely candidate based on his investigation in Stratford and surrounding areas.