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Where was Shakespeare Born?
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
What did Shakespeare's father do for a living?
Glover
After how many months after marriage did Shakespeare have his daughter?
6 months
What age did Shakespeare marry his wife?
18
When did Shakespeare set off to London
1587
When was the great fire?
1666
In 1592 Shakespeare joined an actors company. What was the name of the company?
Lord Strange
What was the play that Shakespeare wrote for the company?
A History of Henry the 6.
What was Shakespeare's company name?
King's Players
What plays were performed in front of the king?
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, and Macbeth.
When did performances take place?
Who is Queen Elizabeth's right hand man?
What did his wife receive in his will?
the second best bed, along with the rest of the furniture.
When did he die?
April 23rd, 1616
Where did he die?
Holy Trinity Church in Stratford
Who was the first Hamelot?
Richard Burbage
Who would have been Shakespeare's future rival.
Christopher Marlowe
What building survived the 1666 fire?
The Towre of London
Where was Shakespeare's first taste of theatre?
The Guild Hall
Why were the ceilings open?
To help with lighting.