William Byrd vs William Shakespeare
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Compare the life timelines of William Byrd (1540–1623) and William Shakespeare (1564–1616) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 52 years, from 1564 to 1616.
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William Byrd (1540–1623)
- — Born in London Verified
- — Appointed organist and master of the choristers at Lincoln Cathedral Verified
- — Sworn in as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal Verified
- — Granted a royal patent for music printing with Thomas Tallis Verified
- — Published Psalmes, Sonets and Songs and Songs of Sundrie Natures Verified
- — Published three Latin Mass settings for Catholic use Verified
- — Moved to Stondon Massey in Essex Verified
- — Published the two books of Gradualia Verified
- — Died at Stondon Massey, Essex 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