Life and Work of the Bard: The History of William Shakespeare

Shakespeare is Born

Apr 23, 1564

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shakespeare gets Married

Nov 28, 1582

Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway. He is 18, and she is 26.

Henry VI, Part I

Sep 1, 1590

Henry VI, Part I Shakespeare writes Henry VI, Part I. This is his first published work. This is a History.

The Comedy of Errors

Mar 1, 1591

The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare writes The Comedy of Errors. This is a Comedy.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Jul 3, 1591

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare writes The Two Gentlemen of Verona. This is a Comedy.

Henry VI, Part II

Oct 2, 1591

Henry VI, Part II Shakespeare writes the second part to Henery VI. This is a History.

Henry VI, Part III

Nov 3, 1592

Henry VI, Part III Shakespeare writes the final part of Henry VI. This is a History.

King John

Dec 3, 1592

King John Shakespeare writes King John. This is a History.

Venus and Adonis

Apr 18, 1593

Venus and Adonis Shakespeare writes Venus and Adonis.

Richard III

May 2, 1593

Richard III Shakespeare writes Richard III. This is a History.

The Taming of the Shrew

Aug 3, 1593

The Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare writes The Taming of the Shrew. This is a Comedy.

Titus Andronicus

Dec 5, 1593

Titus Andronicus Shakespeare writes Titus Andronicus. This is a Tragedy

Romeo and Juliet

Mar 1, 1594

Romeo and Juliet, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Romeo and Juliet. This is a Tragedy.

The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

Aug 8, 1594

Founding member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men.

The Rape of Lucrece

Oct 12, 1594

The Rape of Lucrece Shakespeare writes The Rape of Lucrece.

The Sonnets

Nov 17, 1594

The Sonnets Shakespeare writes his Sonnets. The picture is a Wordle of all 158 Shakespearean Sonnets.

Love's Labours Lost

Dec 21, 1594

Love's Labours Lost Shakespeare writes Love's Labours Lost. This is a Comedy.

Richard II

May 12, 1595

Richard II Shakespeare writes Richard II. This is a History.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sep 4, 1595

A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare writes A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is a Comedy.

The Merchant of Venice

Feb 3, 1596

The Merchant of Venice, Study Guide Shakespeare writes the Merchant of Venice. This is a comedy.

Henry IV, Part I

Oct 8, 1596

Henry IV, Part I, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Henry IV. This is a History.

Henry IV, Part II

Mar 5, 1597

Henry IV, Part II Shakespeare writes Henry IV, Part II. This is a History.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sep 16, 1597

The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare writes The Merry Wives of Windsor, This is a Comedy.

Much Ado about Nothing

Jun 14, 1598

Much Ado about Nothing Shakespeare writes Much Ado about Nothing. This is a Comedy.

As You Like It

Mar 27, 1599

As You Like It Shakespeare writes As You Like It. This is a Comedy.

The Globe Theater is Built

Apr 5, 1599

1599 The Globe Theater built on Bankside from the timbers of The Theatre. Shakespeare is a shareholder and receives about 10% of the profits.

Julius Caesar

Aug 16, 1599

Julius Caesar, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Julius Caesar. This is a Tragedy.

Henry V

Nov 6, 1599

Henry V Shakespeare writes Henry V. This is a History.

Hamlet

May 18, 1600

Hamlet, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Hamlet. This is a Tragedy.

Troilus and Cressida

Oct 2, 1600

Troilus and Cressida Shakespeare writees Troilus and Cressida. This is a Comedy.

Twelfth Night

May 10, 1601

Twelfth Night, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Twelfth Night. This is a Comedy.

All's Well that Ends Well

Sep 9, 1601

All's Well that Ends Well Shakespeare writes All's Well that Ends Well. This is a Comedy.

Othello

Dec 5, 1602

Othello, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Othello. This is a Tragedy.

Measure for Measure

Jul 6, 1603

Measure for Measure Shakespeare writes Measure for Measure. This is a Comedy.

Timon of Athens

Aug 13, 1604

Timon of Athens Shakespeare writes Timon of Athens. This is a Tragedy.

King Lear

May 10, 1605

King Lear, Study Guide Shakespeare writes King Lear. This is a Tragedy.

Macbeth

Feb 4, 1606

Macbeth, Study Guide Shakespeare writes Macbeth. This is a Tragedy.

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Sep 7, 1606

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Shakespeare writes Pericles, Prince of Tyre. This is a Comedy.

Antony and Cleopatra

Apr 12, 1607

Antony and Cleopatra Shakespeare writes Antony and Cleopatra. This is a Tragedy.

Coriolanus

May 14, 1608

Coriolanus Shakespeare writes Coriolanus. This is a Tragedy.

Cymbeline

Feb 11, 1609

Cymbeline Shakespeare writes Cymbeline. This is a Comedy.

The Winter's Tale

Sep 15, 1609

The Winter's Tale Shakespeare writes The Winter's Tale. This is a Comedy.

The Tempest

Apr 19, 1610

The Tempest, Study Guide Shakespeare writes the Tempest. This is a Comedy.

The Two Noble Kinsmen

Oct 20, 1611

The Two Noble Kinsmen Shakespeare writes The Two Noble Kinsmen. This is a Comedy.

Henry VIII

Jun 23, 1613

Henry VIII Shakespeare writes Henry VIII. This is a History.

Shakespeare Dies

Apr 23, 1616

Shakspeare dies on his 52nd Birthday. He is burried at Holy trinity Church, Stratford.