Aphra Behn Timeline

  • 1640: Birth

    Aphra Behn was born in centerbury, England, her DOB was unknown. Her parents were said to be Bartholomew Johnson Elizabeth Denham.
  • 1640: Birth

    Aphra Behn is born in Canterbury, England. Her date of birth is unknown. Her parents are Bartholomew Johnson Elizabeth Denham.
  • 1650's: Early childhood & Education

    As to our little knowledge of her childhood, all we know is her advancement in her education for being a girl at the time. Her education helped her learn different languages, one being french, which later helps her in the future.
  • 1663: Impact of Suriname

    In her 20's she traveled to Suriname with her family. During her stay she met enslaved Africans Indigenous people- this is how her novel Oroonoko was born.