William Shakespeare is believed to have been born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it is traditionally celebrated on April 23, based on the baptismal record of April 26, 1564, at Holy Trinity Church.

Shakespeare likely began his education at the King’s New School in Stratford-upon-Avon, a local grammar school, at the age of seven, following the standard educational practices of the time.

Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway on November 27, 1582, at Temple Grafton, a village near Stratford. The couple had three children: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith.

Shakespeare established his career in London, writing plays such as "The Comedy of Errors", "Henry IV Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3", "Richard III", "The Taming of the Shrew", and "Titus Andronicus". This period marked the beginning of his success as a playwright.

Shakespeare published two long poems, "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece", which were very successful. "Venus and Adonis" went through nine editions in Shakespeare’s lifetime, and "The Rape of Lucrece" went through five.

Shakespeare became a founding member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, an acting company that later became known as the King’s Men. This marked a significant milestone in his theatrical career.

Shakespeare’s only son, Hamnet, died at the age of 11. During this period, Shakespeare also purchased New Place, a large house in Stratford, indicating his growing financial success.

The King’s Men began performing at The Blackfriars Theatre, marking a new phase in Shakespeare’s career. This period saw the production of plays such as "All’s Well That Ends Well", "Antony and Cleopatra", and "Hamlet".

Shakespeare’s sonnets were published together in a quarto edition, although they were likely written earlier. This publication cemented his reputation as a poet.

Shakespeare retired from the theatre and returned to live in Stratford. During this period, he collaborated with John Fletcher on new plays, including "Cardenio", "Henry VIII", and "The Two Noble Kinsmen".

Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, on what is believed to be his 52nd birthday. He was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.

The reconstruction of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre was completed in London, initiated by American actor Sam Wanamaker. This project aimed to recreate the original Globe Theatre where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.