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!!!!!
