Kayne+Macbeth

__**William Shakespeare**__
William Shakespeare was in England on April 26, 1564. He didn't attend college but he was very intelligent as he knew a lot about politics, laws and had a wide vocabulary. All these are according to the content of his plays. He got married at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway in 1852. She was 26 at the time. He is most famous for his playwrights like //Romeo and Juliet// and //Macbeth//. He has written 37 plays that are categorized into histories, tragedies and comedies. He has also written 154 sonnets. He wrote his first play, Henry VI, a history play, in 1590. After a few plays he become well recognized throughout London and in 1599 his company, the Chamberlain's Men, built a theater for him called the Globe Theater. Shakespeare died at the age of 59 in 1616, but his contribution to the arts is still recognized today.

__**Queen Elizabeth of England**__
When did she live? She lived during the 16th century, between the 7th of September, 1533 - 24 March, 1603.

Who was her rival for the throne? Describe the similarities and differences between them. Mary was her rival and cousin. She had strong positive opinions on religion and killed heretics. Elizabeth was sane, but had to execute her cousin for plotting against her. Elizabeth didn't get married, and that is why she had such a long and successful reign. Mary I did get married, to a Spanish king.

__**James VI of Scotland**__