1. William Shakespeare

2. Born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon Born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon

3. Father – John- was a glovemaker and a bailiff (mayor) Father – John- was a glovemaker and a bailiff (mayor) Mother – Mary Arden- was from a rich family Mother – Mary Arden- was from a rich family

4. He attended grammar school where he learned Latin He attended grammar school where he learned Latin No formal education after grammar school No formal education after grammar school

5. Acquired of love of nature as a boy from playing in the woods and fields surrounding his home Acquired of love of nature as a boy from playing in the woods and fields surrounding his home

6. This love of nature is reflected in many of his plays. This love of nature is reflected in many of his plays.

7. In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway, a woman 8 years his senior. In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway, a woman 8 years his senior.

8. Six months later his first daughter, Susanna, was born. Six months later his first daughter, Susanna, was born.

9. Twins Hamnet and Judith were born two years later in 1585. Twins Hamnet and Judith were born two years later in 1585.

10. Within a year or two of their births, Shakespeare moved to London, leaving his family behind. Within a year or two of their births, Shakespeare moved to London, leaving his family behind.

11. He first became an actor instead of a playwright. He first became an actor instead of a playwright.

12. However, he soon became known in London for the many plays he wrote and starred in. However, he soon became known in London for the many plays he wrote and starred in.

13. When Puritans were upset about the “bawdy” plays being performed, many theaters were shut down. When Puritans were upset about the “bawdy” plays being performed, many theaters were shut down.

14. During the time the theaters were closed, Shakespeare spent much of his time composing his sonnets. During the time the theaters were closed, Shakespeare spent much of his time composing his sonnets.

15. When the theaters reopened, he was a member of Lord Chamberlain’s men, a theater group sponsored by Queen Elizabeth. When the theaters reopened, he was a member of Lord Chamberlain’s men, a theater group sponsored by Queen Elizabeth.

16. With his theater group, Shakespeare built the Globe Theater. With his theater group, Shakespeare built the Globe Theater.

17. Shakespeare became wealthy because of the money from ticket sales, not the sale of his plays. Shakespeare became wealthy because of the money from ticket sales, not the sale of his plays. Term: box office Term: box office

18. When Queen Elizabeth died, King James I became the new king. When Queen Elizabeth died, King James I became the new king.

19. Afraid that his acting company would lose financial support, Shakespeare tried to win the favor of the king by writing a play specifically for him. Afraid that his acting company would lose financial support, Shakespeare tried to win the favor of the king by writing a play specifically for him.

20. King James loved Macbeth, and the company’s name was changed to The King’s Men to thank him for his support. King James loved Macbeth, and the company’s name was changed to The King’s Men to thank him for his support.

21. He continued to write plays, producing 37 of them by the time he retired in 1610. He continued to write plays, producing 37 of them by the time he retired in 1610.

22. His son Hamnet had died a few years earlier, and Shakespeare began to spend more time in Stratford-on-Avon. His son Hamnet had died a few years earlier, and Shakespeare began to spend more time in Stratford-on-Avon.

23. After his retirement, he moved back to Stratford and bought New Place. After his retirement, he moved back to Stratford and bought New Place.

24. He died there on April 23, 1616. He died there on April 23, 1616.

25. His will left most of his property and money to his daughter Susanna. His will left most of his property and money to his daughter Susanna.

26. What did he leave his wife? What did he leave his wife?

27. His second best bed! His second best bed!

28. Gravestone Good friend for Jesus’ sake forbear To dig the dust enclosed here. To dig the dust enclosed here. Blest be the man that spares these stones Blest be the man that spares these stones And curst be he that moves my bones. And curst be he that moves my bones.