Shakespeare Timeline

This Page features approximate dates of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, at the height of the English Renaissance. Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592 he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of the playing company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. During his lifetime Shakespeare wrote 38 Plays, 154 Sonnets and two long narrative Poems.

Fast Facts

1. Born: April 1564
2. Died: April 23, 1616
3. Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England
4. Wife: Anne Hathaway
5. Wrote 38 plays
6. Wrote 154 Sonnets
7. Writing Style: Blank Verse composed in Iambic Pentameter
8. Performance Company: the Lord Chamberlain's Men, King's Men
9. His plays were performed at The Globe Theater
10. First Play is widely believed to have been The Comedy of Errors
11. Henry VI, Part 1 is believed to have been first performed play

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