Shakespear Flashcards
What city and country was he born in?
Stratford, England
What is the completion date of Shakespeare’s birth?
April 23rd, 1564
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
18 years old
How old was Shakespeare’s wife when she married him and what is her full name?
about 26 years old and her name is Anne Hathaway
How many children did Shakespeare have and what were their names? Which of his children tragically died?
3 children, Sussana, Hamnet, and Judith. Hamnet tragically died at the age of 11
What was the name of his house?
New Place
What is the complete date of Shakespeare’s death?
April 23rd, 1616
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
52
What church is Shakespeare buried in?
The Holy Trinity church
What year were Shakespeare’s plays first published–the first folio?
1623
What was the original and new name of Shakespeare’s acting group?
Lord Chamberlain’s Men, King’s Men
Shakespeare was part owner of which theater?
The Globe theater
How many people could The Globe Theater seat?
3000 people
What year was his theater built?
1599
What did each flag above the theatre signify?
white - comedy
black - tragedy
red - history
