1564- William shake spear was born in Warwickshire about 100 mile northwest of London He died 52 years later in 1616. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare who lived in Henley Street, Stratford.
1582-On November 28, 1582 the bishop of Worcester issued the marriage bond for “William Shakespeare” and “Ann Hathwey of statford.” They had their first daughter Susanna was baptized. Two years later, twins were born to them, Hamnet and Judith sadler, apparently lifetime friends to Shakespeare.
1599-The great globe-The years 1594-1599 were momentous for Shakespeare. He produced a steady stream of plays of the highest quality and verbal invention. He continued as a principal actor and manager in the Chamberlain's men, blessed with a stable work environment in the all too unstable world of the theater. Consequently, he prospered financially and made investments in his native Stratford, assembling a comfortable life and a solid estate. Finally in 1599, he became part owner in the most prestigious public playhouse in London, the Globe.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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