Wk21L3 Shakespeare's Life Timeline

Shakespeare's Life TIMELINE

Solution

1: 23 April, 1564

6: 1593

2: 26 April, 1564

7: 1594

3: 1582

8: 1597

4: May, 1583

9: 1611

5: 1592

10: 23 April, 1616

William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

William marries Anne Hathaway.

Shakespeare dies at the age of 52.

William Shakespeare becomes an actor in London.

When plague breaks out in London, he turns to writing poetry.

William Shakespeare is baptised at Holy Trinity in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

William buys New Place, one of the largest properties in Stratford.

William's first child, Susanna, is born.

He becomes a founding member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men.

In his final years, he retires to Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Drag key moments in Shakespeare's life to the correct dates.

23 April 1564. William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon.26 April 1564. William Shakespeare is baptised at Holy Trinity in Stratford-Upon-Avon.1582. William marries Anne Hathaway.May 1583. William's first child, Susanna, is born.1592. William Shakespeare becomes an actor in London.1593. When plague breaks out in London, he turns to writing poetry.1594. William buys New Place, one of the largest properties in Stratford.1597. He becomes founding member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men.1611. In his final years, he retires to Stratford-upon-Avon.23 April 1616. Shakespeare dies at the age of 52.