8h 6min, jan 1, 1601 y - New event
Description:
Shakespeare's father dies and his patron Earl Southampton is sentenced to death (later reprieved) for his role in the Essex rebellion. It is believed that his father's death motivates Shakespeare to write Hamlet around this time. Shakespeare's plays over the next few years take a dark, brooding tone.Added to timeline:
Date:
8h 6min, jan 1, 1601 y
Now
~ 425 years ago