Facts of William Shakespeare's life

1564. Born at Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, probably April 21-23, and baptized

April 26 1582. License issued for his marriage with Anne Hathaway of Shottery

1583. Daughter Susanna born

1585. Twins Hamnet and Judith born

1592. First alluded to in a book, by Robert Greene

1593. 'Venus and Adonis' published

1594. 'The Rape of Lucrece' published

1596. His son Hamnet dies

1596. His father is granted a coat of arms

1597. Purchases New Place in Stratford

1598. Is praised by Francis Meres, who mentions his poems and sonnets and names 12 of his plays

1603. He and his fellow players are honored by James I; appointed Grooms of the King's Chamber

1607. Daughter Susanna marries

1609. 'Sonnets' published

1616. Daughter Judith marries

1616. Dies April 23 and is buried April 25

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