Connection between Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Era

In the year 1558, the Elizabethan Era began when Queen Elizabeth I came to power. On April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare was born. In the year 1603, the Elizabethan Era ended when Queen Elizabeth was no longer ruler and King James I took her place. On April 23, 1616, William Shakespeare died. This timeline will discuss the events which happened between these dates and how the events are intertwined with each other.

This timeline represents the connection between Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Era. It shows the how Shakespeare becomes fully intertwined in the Elizabethan Era.

1558-01-01 00:00:00

Start of Elizabethan Era

The start of the Elizabethan Era began when Queen Elizabeth I took the throne.

1564-04-23 00:00:00

Shakespeare's Birth

1567-12-01 00:00:00

First theater in England built

In 1567, the Red Lion was built. This was the first theater building in London.

1588-12-01 00:00:00

The Spanish Armada

The Spanish Armada sails towards England and is defeated.

1590-12-01 00:00:00

Shakespeare writes first play

Shakespeare writes his first play, Henry VI Part II.

1593-12-01 00:00:00

Bubonic Plague

The Bubonic Plague strikes London which forces all London theaters to close.

1594-12-01 00:00:00

Shakespeare joins Lord Chamerlain's Men

In this year, Shakespeare joined the acting and collaborating company, The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

1594-12-01 00:00:00

Queen Elizabeth becomes Patron for Acting cOmpany

In 1594, Queen Elizabeth I becomes a patron for the Lord Chamberlain's Men.

1599-12-01 00:00:00

Opening of Globe Theatre

On this date, Globe Theatre was opened. (see more details)

1602-12-01 00:00:00

Shakespeare performs for Queen

In 1602, Shakespeare performs at the court for the Queen.

1603-12-01 00:00:00

End of Elizabethan Era

The end of the Elizabethan Era when Queen Elizabeth I was no longer holder of the throne.

1616-04-23 00:00:00

Shakespeare's Death

Shakespeare's death occured on this date in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Connection between Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Era

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