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Date of birth
John Locke was born on August 29th, 1632 in Wrington United Kingdom to parents Agnes Keene and John. His father, John Locke, was a country lawer and a military man who had served as a captain in the Civil War. His mother, Agnes Keene was the daughter of Edmund Keene who was a tanner. This event in significant because a couple years after his birth, Agnes would pass away and John would have to raise the child. This lead John to being tutored and starting his education. Source: (Byers 478) -
English Civil War
Began in 1642 and ended in 1651. It was a war between Parliamentarians and Royalists in England over government. The first and second estates pittied King Charles I. The third estate visioned fighting between King Charles II and Rump Parliament. The war ended on September 3, with the Battle of Worcester, a Parliamentarian victory. This event is significant because it started our modern government system we have today. Source: ( Historical Timeline 1600) -
End of the Thirty Years War
1618-1648, began when Roman Emperor Ferdinand II of Bohemia tried to reduce religious practices of his subjects, causing Protestants to rebel. This was one of the longest most destructive wars in history. It became more intense as Europe cared less about religion. This war is significant because it was the last religious war and the first modern war. Source: (Historical timeline 1600's) -
King Charles II is crowned King of England
Charles II was the King of three kingdoms, England, Scotland, and Ireland. He became king known as the English Interregnum. After losing the Battle of Worester Charles fled to Europe where he spent the next nine years in exile. This event is significant because of him the throne is restored to this day. Source: (Historical timeline 1600's) -
Starts working career
Becomes a proffesor at Oxford College when he was 20 years old. After being a select senior in his hih school. At Oxford he studied logic, classical languages, and metaphysics. This event is significant because it would from the on change Locke's life forever, working wise. Source: (Berkeley, 72) -
The English seize New Amsterdam from the Dutch
New Amsterdam was the seat of colonial government for the dutch. Along with forts made to protect the Dutch fur trade buisnesses. It was a provincil extension of the Dutch Republic. This event is significant because this was the beginning of English rule. Source: (Historical timeline 1600's) -
Great Plague spreads in London
This was the last major epidemic of the plague to occur in England. This included centuries filled with plague like events, killing 75,000 people. This also included the Black Death. This event is significant because after it was over people came back to London and numbers of births and marriages went up. Source:(Historical timeline 1600's) -
Locke writes some of the Essay Concerning Human
In this book is foundation of human knowledge and understanding. Locke used his ideas along with others to write this. It first appeared in 1689. This was one of the first books on philosophy published. This event is significant because this essay is one of the main sources of empiricism in modern philosophy. Source; (John Locke Timetoast) -
Locke begins to write and promote the idea of a social contract
The social contract was a model made in the Age of Enlightenment that stated the questions of society and the legitimacy of the state of mind. Written by Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau the social contract stated the well being of man and certin privleges we should have. The Social Contract is as old as philosophy itself and is where we get most of our morals from today. This event is significant because his social status makes this idea popular. Source: (John Locke Timetoast) -
Lockes ideas about the revolution against a government are linked to a plot to kill the king
During this conflict Locke then flees to Holland. He followed his patron to exile for the next year. He returned after the Glorious revolution when William III took the throne. This event is significant because when Locke comes back he then continues his work and when he's welcomed back into England, William III welcomed him personally. Source: (John Locke timetoast) -
Locke returns to England
Locke now returns to England. William III is now on the throne. He is personally welcomed back to England. This event is significant because it shows how importnt and looked up upon John Locke was. Source: (John Locke Timetoast) -
Essay Concerning Human Understanding is published
When John Locke published this book it meant a change in humanity forever. It set rules and needs for humanity and to this day their methods and words are still used and quoted. This one book changed humanity forever. This event is significant because it was a very important time in John Locke's carrier. Source: (John Locke Timetoast) -
Locke publishes 2 Treasties of Civil Government
John Locke published this work of political philosophy in 1689. The First Treatise talks about Patriarchism. The Second Treatise touches Locke's ideas for a more civilized society. This event is significant because it basically justifies that any government ruled by the people can be overthrown and this would later be used to protect many monarchy's. Source: (John Locke Timetoast) -
Locke was appointed to the British Board of Trade
Locke was appointed the secratery of the Board of British Trade in 1969. Locke collected information fro around the world for the English government. In this the Board tried to establish colonies in the Carolina's and Locke was involved in the writing of the fundamental constitution of the Carolina's. This event is significant because Locke would later become their most influential member. Source: (John Locke Timetoast) -
War of the Spanish Succession begins
This war was a major Europeon conflict in the early 18th century. Attemps to solve this problem all failed. And in the end Louis XIV made sure to use his royal advantages for his dynasty. This event is significant because this was the first world war of modern times. Source: (Historical timeline 1700's) -
Locke dies
Locke dies at 72 years old in Essex, England. Locke had delt with delicate health all his life. And for the last decade of his life living in High Laver, United Kingdom. This event is significant because Locke will always be known as one of the most important philosophers in world history. Source: (John Locke Timetoast)
