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Born
John Locke was born in 1632 in England. -
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Becomes a Professor
After studying philosofy, medicine, law, and mathematicsand graduating with multiple degrees Locke becomes very important professor at Oxford College. -
Reads Rene Descartes' 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 Befriends Locke
Anthony Ashley Cooper "Lord Ashley" who is an important British politician meets and befriends Locke. -
Asked to Write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina
Because of Lord Ashley's invlvement in the new British colonies in America Locke is asked to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina. -
Writes First Draft of his Essay
Locke writes his for dradt of the Essay Concerning Human Understanding, in it are ideas on Natural Law; based partially on the writings of others. -
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Promotes the Idea of Social Contract
Locke 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. -
Moves to Holland and got Arrested
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 Ahley are arrested for treason and some are killed. -
Returns to Enlgand
England's Glorious Revolution; Locke is welcomed by the king and returnes to England. -
Locke's Esay was Published
Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke is published. -
Supervised Lord Ahley'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. -
Meets Sir Isaac Newton
Locke meets Sir Isaac Newton and they become friends. -
Locke's Book was Published
Two Treatises of Civil Government by John Locke was Published. -
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Appointed to the British Board
Locke is appointed to the British Board of Trade and even though his health is falling he is its most influential member. -
Dies
John Locke Dies -
Jefferson borrows Ideas from Locke
Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independence.
