Introduction to Shakespeare

Information about William Shakespeare!

Who are the two monarchs that ruled during Shakespeare’s lifetime?

Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603) and King James I (1603-1625)

Where was William Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

What was his birthdate?

April 23rd, 1564

At what age and to who did Shakespeare marry?

At the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway

What were his children’s names?

Susannah and twins, Hamnet and Judith

When did Shakespeare go to London?

Sometime between 1585 to 1591

What was the name of the acting company that Shakespeare both wrote and acted for ?

King’s Men (The Lord Chamberlain’s Men)

What is the exact date of Shakespeare's death ?

April 23rd, 1616