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Lexxie Zuzu: The Life of John Locke

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  • John Locke was born on 1632.

    John Locke was born on August 29th, 1632 in England. He lived to become one of the most influential people in England and the most influential people of the 17th century.
  • Locke wrote and developed the philosophy that there was no legitimate government under the divine right of kings theory.

    Locke wrote and developed the philosophy that there was no legitimate government under the divine right of kings theory.

    He thought that the purpose of government was to protect the natural rights of its citizens. He said that natural rights were life, liberty and property, and that all people automatically earned these simply by being born.

  • 1652-1664 Locke becomes a professor at Oxford College.

    In 1652-1664, after studying philosophy, medicine, law and mathematics and graduating with multiple degrees, Locke becomes a very important professor at Oxford College.

  • "I think therefore I am"

    Locke's reads Rene Descarte's Discourse on the Method and likes what he reads. This work includes the famous quote "I think, therefore I am".

  • Lord Ashley meets Locke.

    Anthony Ashley Cooper "Lord Ashley" who is an important British politician meets and befriends Locke.

  • Locke supervises Ashley's liver operation.

    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.

  • Locke writes the Constitution of Carolina.

    Because of Lord Ashley's involvement, in the new British colonies in America Locke is asked to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina.

  • Locke writes first draft.

    Locke's writes his first draft of the essay concerning human understanding, in it are ideas on natural law; based partially on the writing of others.
  • In 1679 his friend Earl was tried for treason.

    In 1679 his friend Earl was tried for treason.

    Locke had many friends who were nobles in government and also highly respected scholars. He was good friends with the Earl of Shaftesbury and he was given government jobs which he served with Shaftesbury.In 1679 his friend Earl was tried for treason. Earl decided to flee England to escape further persecution.

  • Locke also fled to Holland in 1683.

    Because of his close association with the Earl, Locke also fled to Holland in 1683.

  • Locke flees to Holland.

    Locke's ideas about revolution against a government are linked to a plot to kill the king. Locke flees to Holland, many that agree with him and Lord Ashley are arrested for treason and some are killed.

  • Locke returned to England in 1688.

    He returned to England in about 1688 when William and Mary were invited to retake the reign of England in what historians call the Bloodless Revolution.
    Locke wrote and developed the philosophy that there was no legitimate government under the divine right of kings theory.

  • England's Glorious Revolution.

    England's glorious revolution; Locke is welcomed by the new King and returns to England.

  • Human Understanding essay was published.

    Essay concerning human understanding by John Locke is published.

  • Newton and Locke become friends.

    Locke meets Sir Isaac Newton and they become friends.

  • Locke's Treaties are published,

    Two Treaties of Civil Government by John Locke is published.

  • 1696-1700 Locke is appointed to the BBT.

    In 1696-1700 Locke is appointed to the British Board of Trade and even though his health is failing he is the most influential member.
  • Locke died in 1704.

    Locke died in 1704.

    Eventually Locke returned to Oates in Essex where he retired. He lived there until his death in 1704.

  • Declaration of Independence is written.

    Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independence.