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John Locke is Born
John Locke is Born in England -
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Graduating and becoming a Professor
After studying philosophy, medicine, law, and mathmatics and graduating with multiple degrees,Locke becomes a very important Professor at Oxford Collage. -
Locke reads Discourse on the Method
Locke reads Rene Descartes' 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 politicain meets and befriends Locke. -
Supervises 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. -
The Fundimental Constitution of Carolina
Because of Lord Ashley's involvment in the new British colonies in America, Locke is asked to write The Fundimental Constitution of Carolina. -
First Draft of The Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke writes the first draft of The Essay Concerning Human Understanding, in it are ideas of Natural Law; based partially on the writings of others. -
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Social Contract
Locke begins to write and promote a Social Contract, he may not be the first with the idea but his soccial status will make the idea popular. -
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 agreed with him and Lord Ashley are aressted for treason, and some are killed. -
Return to England
England's Glorious Revolution; Locke is welcomed by the new King and returns to England. -
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Essay Concerning Human Understanding is published. -
Locke meets Newton
Locke meets Sir Isaac Newton and they become friends. -
Two Treaties of Civil Government
Two Treaties of Civil Government by John Locke is published. -
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British Board of Trade
Locke is appointed to the British Board of Trade and even though his health is failing he is its most influential member. -
John Locke dies
John Locke dies. -
Thomas Jefferson Borrows ideas
Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independance.
