William Shakespeare: Life, Family, and Theater

When was Shakespeare born?

April 23, 1564

Where was Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon

What did his father do for a living?

Merchant and mayor

Why was William allowed to go to school?

His Dad's connections

What languages did he study while in school?

Latin and French

Did he go to college?

No

Who did he marry?

Anne Hathaway

What were the circumstances of their marriage?

She was already pregneat

How many children did they have?

3

While writing and performing in London, where were his wife and kids?

Stratford

Who was the Queen during most of his life and she helped make him popular?

Queen Elizabeth I

Who was the new King in 1603 that Shakespare wanted to impress?

King James I

What was the name of th theater that Shakespeare became part owner?

Globe Theater

Women's roles were often played by whom?

Young Boys

Shakespeare not onlpy wrote plays, he also wrote?

Sonnets

How mnay plays did Shakespare write?

37

What happened to his theater in 1613, that caused Shakespeare to retire?

The theater was burnt

What tragic event happene dto the Shakespeare family?

His son Hamnet died from the plague

When did SHakespare die, what was significant about that day?

April 23, 1616, he died on his birthday