Shakespeare Gulielmus Filius Johannes Shakespeare April 23, 1564~ March 25, 1616

His Life and Times Shakespeare means: one who shakes the spear. Probably a reference to his family being great warriors. Shakespeare means: one who shakes the spear. Probably a reference to his family being great warriors. Early Years ~ Early Years ~ Born in Stratford upon Avon Born in Stratford upon Avon Family Family Richard Shakespeare ~ grandfather Richard Shakespeare ~ grandfather Farmer Farmer John Shakespeare ~ father John Shakespeare ~ father Dealing in leather goods and trading wool, grain, and other farm produce. Dealing in leather goods and trading wool, grain, and other farm produce.

Schooling Attended a free school from Attended a free school from 6:00 am – 5:00 pm 6:00 am – 5:00 pm Studied Studied Latin Latin Grammar Grammar Reading Reading Writing Writing Catechism Catechism

Marriage & Children Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway She was 26 years old She was 26 years old He was 18 years old He was 18 years old She gave birth to a daughter, Susanna, six months after wedding, on May 26, 1583 She gave birth to a daughter, Susanna, six months after wedding, on May 26, 1583 Later to twins, Hamnet and Judith, on February 2, 1585 Later to twins, Hamnet and Judith, on February 2, 1585

Seven Dark Years During 1585 ~ 1592 there are no records of Shakespeare’s life at all; ages During 1585 ~ 1592 there are no records of Shakespeare’s life at all; ages Theories ~ Theories ~ Acting Acting Usher to the master of a school Usher to the master of a school Teacher Teacher Apprentice to a Butcher Apprentice to a Butcher Servant to a playhouse Servant to a playhouse Thief of venison & rabbit from Sir Lucy Thief of venison & rabbit from Sir Lucy

Arrival to London 1593 ~ ~ 1595 Poems: Poems: Venus and Adonis Venus and Adonis The Rape of Lucrece The Rape of Lucrece Joined: Joined: Lord Chamberlain’s Men 1594 ( an acting troop ) Lord Chamberlain’s Men 1594 ( an acting troop ) Already wrote the following plays by this time: Comedy of Errors Comedy of Errors Love’s Labor’s Lost Love’s Labor’s Lost The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Two Gentlemen of Verona Henry VI Henry VI Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus The Taming of the Shrew The Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer’s Nights Dream A Midsummer’s Nights Dream Richard III, Richard III, King John King John Romeo and Juliette Romeo and Juliette

Globe Theater 1601~ ~1608 Theater was built in 1599 Theater was built in 1599 Half owned by the Burbage Family Half owned by the Burbage Family Brothers Cuthbert and Richard Other half owned by actors: Other half owned by actors: William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Will Kempe Will Kempe Thomas Pope Thomas Pope Augustine Phillips Augustine Phillips John Heminges John Heminges

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Shakespeare Controversy It is believed by some that Shakespeare did not even write his plays, poems & Sonnets It is believed by some that Shakespeare did not even write his plays, poems & Sonnets Some scholars have argued that he was neither educated enough or had enough time to write such great work. Some scholars have argued that he was neither educated enough or had enough time to write such great work. There is no evidence to confirm or deny that statement. There is no evidence to confirm or deny that statement.