Elizabethan Era
William Shakespeare lived in London, England during the reign of Queen Elizebeth from 1558 to 1603. This was a time of flourishing culture; It was a very important time in both english history and world history. In England at the time music, theatre,fashion,and literature were very popular.There were several famous poets, writers, and playwrights that emerged from this time period. Also during the Elizabethan era, was the Black Death (Bubonic Plague) which was a disease that spread throughout Europe. This disease eventually went on to kill almost 1/3 of the european population. Another very important thing that happened during this time period was the "Age of Exploration" taking place. Countries such as England, Spain, and France explored the world in hopes of claiming new land and resources. Explorers like Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh gained much fame for their global expeditions. All of this new land and resources led to war, including the Anglo-Spanish War. In the end of the Elizabethan Era, all of the constant fighting was very costly, and several economic and military problems came about.