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John Locke Timeline
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The Birth of John Locke
John Locke was born. -
Locke is becoming a Mastermind
After studying philosophy, medicine, law, and mathematics and graduating with multiple degrees Locke becomes a very important professor at Oxford College.From 1652 through1664. -
Rene Descartes' Discourse
Locke reads Rene Descartes' Discourse on the Method and likes what he reads. This work includes the famous quote "I think, therefore I am". -
Anthony Ashley Cooper the "Lord"
Anthony Ashley Cooper "Lord Ashley" who is an important British politician meets and befriends Locke. -
Locke is a Physician
Locke who is now Lord Ashley's personal physician supervises a liver operation that saves Lord Ashley's life and remarkably he lives another 15 years. -
Lord Ashley has appeared.
Because of Lord Ashley's involvement in the new British colonies in America Locke is asked to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina. -
It's Time to Understand
Locke writes his first draft of the Essay Concerning Human Understanding, in it are ideas on Natural Law; based partially on the writings of others. -
Locke on the Run
Locke's ideas about revolution against a government are linked to a plot to kill the king. Locke flees to Holland, many that agreed with him and Lord Ashley are arrested for treason and some are killed. -
England's Glorious Revolution
England's Glorious Revolution; Locke is welcomed by the new king and returns to England. -
Why, hello Isaac!
Locke meets Sir Isaac Newton and they become friends. -
Treaties Were Made
Two Treatises of Civil Government by John Locke is published. -
The British Board
Locke is appointed to the British Board of Trade and even though his health is failing he is its most influential member. -
The Death of a Great Man
John Locke dies. -
Some Great Ideas Should and Were Shared
Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independence. -
Social Contract
Locke's begins to write and promote the idea of a Social Contract, he may not be the first with the idea but his social status will make the idea popular.
