Shakespeare's Time Period
His period of active production was approxmately 1590-1613. Parts of this period are variousy called the Elizabeth Age (referring to Queen Elizabeth) , the Jacobean Period
(referring to King James I), and the English Renaissance. However,specifically
speaking in English history, William Shakespeare's career concided with reigns
of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Many consider this to be England's Golden
Age . William Shakespeare lived from 1564-1616, meaning all but the last 13
years of his life were during the Elizabethan period of English history.
(referring to King James I), and the English Renaissance. However,specifically
speaking in English history, William Shakespeare's career concided with reigns
of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Many consider this to be England's Golden
Age . William Shakespeare lived from 1564-1616, meaning all but the last 13
years of his life were during the Elizabethan period of English history.