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Birth
John Locke is born in England. -
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Professing at Oxford
After studying phylosophy, medicine, law, and mathematics and graduating with multiple degrees, Locke became a very important professor at Oxford University. -
Rene Descarts Work
Locke reads Rene Descarte's Discourt on the Method and likes what he reads. This work includes the famous quote "I Think Therefore I am." -
Lord Ashley
Anthony Ashley Cooper "Lord Ashley" who is an important British politician meets and befriends Locke. -
Supervising a Liver Operation
Locke who is now Lord Ashleys personal physician supervises a liver operation that saves Lord Ashleys life and remarkably, he lives another 15 years. -
The Fundamental Constitution of Carolina
Because of Lord Ashleys involvement in the new British colonies in America Locke is asked to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina. -
First Draft
Locke writes his first draft of the Essay Concerning Human Understanding, in it are ideas on Natural Laws; based partially on the writing of others. -
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Social Status
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. -
The Arrest
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. -
England's Glorious Revolution
Englands Glorious Revolution; Locke is welcomed by the new king and returns to England. -
Essay Copncerning Human Understanding
Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke is published. -
Sir Isac Newton
Locke meets Sir Isac Newton and they become friends. -
Two Treatises of Civil Government
Two Treatises of Civil Government by John Locke is published. -
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. -
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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. -
Death
John Locke dies. -
Borrowing Ideas
Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independence.
