1. William Shakespeare

2.  Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England  Baptized on April 26, 1564 Researchers put his birth on April 23

3. William Shakespeare  At 18, he married Anne Hathaway, who was 8 years older than him.  They had 3 children together Susanna Hamnet and Judith (twins)

4. William Shakespeare  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.

5. William Shakespeare  1585-1592 know as the ”lost years”. Researchers have found no information on what Shakespeare did during this time.

6. William Shakespeare  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.

9. William Shakespeare  He acted in his own plays.  Women were not allowed to act so the women parts were played by young boys.

10. William Shakespeare  He produced his most known works during the years of 1590-1613  In 1603 he produced his most famous tragedies: Hamlet King Lear Macbeth

11. William Shakespeare  Two former theatrical colleagues published the First Folio Collection of Shakespeare’s dramatic works

12. William Shakespeare  You will have a quiz over this information on Friday!!!!!