 into local politics, eventually becoming mayor of Stratford in 1568.</p>
	  <p>Shakespeare was educated at the King's New School in Stratford. In 1582 at the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway and they had 3 children. A decade later Shakespeare was already a part of the theater scene in London as an actor. In 1594 Shakespeare joined the The Lord Chamberlain's Men performing for both commoners and royalty.  Shakespeare eventually focused his talents to writing plays for The Lord Chamberlain's Men to perform