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John Locke was born
John Locke was born on August 29, 1632. He was born in England. John's parents were John Locke and Agnes Keene. -
Introduction to Enlightened Despots.
Enlightened Despots; "Enlightened absolutism (also called by later historians benevolent despotism or enlightened despotism) is a form of absolute monarchy or despotism in which rulers were influenced by the Enlightenment" -
Two Treatises of Government
Two Treatises of Government was published in December of 1689. This book was written by John Locke. It was published anonymously. The first Treatise was on patriarchalism. The second Treatise was on natural rights and the contact theory. -
Introduction of Philosophes
Philosophes; "The philosophes (French for philosophers) were the intellectuals of the 18th century Enlightenment" -
Introduction to Solons of the 18th century.
Salons; "A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation" -
Introduction to The Enlightenment.
Enlightenment; "A philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about many humanitarian reforms" -
John Locke's death.
John Locke died in England on October 28, 1704. John was a famous philosopher. He was known as the "Father of Liberalism". He was admired for being one of the most amazing Enlightenent Thinkers. John did not marry throughout his life. He was educated; he went to the University of Oxford.John Locke impacted society because he inspired many people. -
Benjamin Franklin was born
Benjamin Franklin was born in Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. His parents were Abiah Folger and Josiah Franklin. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in Switzerland on June 28,1712. His parents were Issac Rousseau and Susan Bernard Rousseau. -
Denis Diderot was born
Denis Diderot was born in France on October 5, 1713. His parents were Didier Diderot and Angelique Vigneron. -
Encyclopedie was published
The Encyclopedie represented the ideas of the Enlightenment. The author of the Encyclopedie was Denis Diderot, with the help of another philosopher. Denis Diderot said that he wanted the Encyclopedie to "change the way people think" -
The Social Contract
The Social contract was published in 1762. The author of the Social Contract was Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This was written during the Age of Enlightenment, meaning that it did include some ideas of the views of the enlightenment. This influences society, The Social Contract was a big hit. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau died.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau died in France on July 2, 1778. Jean-Jacques Rousseau brought his own ideas to the Enlightenment. His book, The Social Contract, helped spread some of the ideas that are in the enlightenment. In fact, the contract was how he influenced society. -
Denis Diderot's death
In France on July 31, 1784 Denis Diderot died. Denis was one of the famous Enlightenment thinkers. He had a wife named Antoinette Champon. He went the the University of Paris. Denis Diderot impacted society because his book, Encyclopedie, successfully spreaded the ideas that were in the Enlightenment. -
The constitution
The constitution included ideas from the enlightenment. Benjamin Franklin participated in the signing of the constitution, which helped it spread to the public. -
Benjamin Franklins death
Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia on April 17,1790. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. Many of his writings allowed the ideas of the Enlightenment become known through public. This had a huge impact in society. Benjamin Franklin went to Boston Latin School. He married Deborah Read. During his life he managed to become president of Philadelphia.
