Francis Bacon vs William Shakespeare
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Compare the life timelines of Francis Bacon (1561–1626) and William Shakespeare (1564–1616) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 52 years, from 1564 to 1616.
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Francis Bacon (1561–1626)
- — Born at York House, London Verified
- — Entered Trinity College, Cambridge
- — Appointed Lord Chancellor of England Verified
- — Published Novum Organum Verified
- — Died at Highgate, near London Verified
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
- — Born in Stratford-upon-Avon Verified
- — Married Anne Hathaway Verified
- — Globe Theatre opened with his company as resident players
- — Wrote Hamlet
- — Died in Stratford-upon-Avon Verified