William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England Baptized on April 26, 1564

Researchers put his birth on April 23

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At 18, he married Anne Hathaway, who was 8 years older than him.

They had 3 children together Susanna Hamnet and Judith

(twins)

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In 1585 he became part owner of a play company called Lord Chamberlain’s Men.

The name was later changed to King’s Men after King James I gave the company a royal patent.

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1585-1592 know as the ”lost years”. Researchers have found no information on what

Shakespeare did during this time.

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The Globe was built in 1599. This is where most of Shakespeare’s plays

were performed. This was a round theatre.

The pit was where the poorer people stood. People were allowed to eat and drink during

performances.

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He acted in his own plays. Women were not allowed to act so the women parts

were played by young boys.

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He produced his most known works during the years of 1590-1613

In 1603 he produced his most famous tragedies: Hamlet King Lear Macbeth

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Two former theatrical colleagues published the First Folio Collection of Shakespeare’s dramatic works

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You will have a quiz over this information on Friday!!!!!