What type of play was shakespeares first play?

Shakespeare's earliest known play is believed to be "Henry VI, Part 1", which is a history play. It is part of a tetralogy of plays that also includes "Henry VI, Part 2", "Henry VI, Part 3", and "Richard III". Henry VI, Part 1 is written in the style of a chronicle play, which was a popular genre in Elizabethan drama. It presents a largely faithful account of historical events, focusing on the reign of King Henry VI of England and the Wars of the Roses.