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John Locke's Birth
John Locke was born in 1632 in England -
Locke's Inspiration
Locke reads Rene Descartes' Discourse and is inspired by a quote it witholds "I think, therefore I am" -
John Locke's Field of Expertise
1652-1664 John is recognized with several degrees in the math philosophy , medicine and law and thus receives a position as a professor at Oxford -
John and important political figures
In 1666 Locke meets Anthony Ashley Cooper or otherwise referred to as "Lord Ashley"(important British politician) and they become friends -
Relationships with Political Figures
In 1668 Locke later then becomes Lord Ashley's personal physician watches to make sure all goes well during a liver operation ,saving his life and enabling him to live for 15 more years -
Fundemental Constitution of Carolina
In 1670 Locke decided Lord Ashley's involvement in the new British colonies in America made hima good canidate to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina . -
First Essay
In 1671 Locke writes his first draft of the Essay Concerning Human Understanding using the ideas of others -
Social Contract
In 1679-1680 Locke's begins to write and promote the idea of a Social Contract,a topic that has been talked about but draws attention because of his status . -
Locke's Sinister Plan
In1683 Locke's ideas about revolution against a government drive them to formulate a plot to kill the king. Locke flees to Holland ,yet many of his followers were arresed or killed for treason -
Glourious Revolution
During England's Glorious Revolutioin 1883 Locke is welcomed by the new king and returns to England. -
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
In 1689 Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke is published. -
Two Treaties of Civil Government
In 1690 Two Treatises of Civil Government by John Locke is published. -
Appointed to the British Board of Trade
Locke is appointed to the British Board of Trade depsite the fact that his health is failing because he is most influential member. -
John's Death
John dies in 1704 -
The Decalration
In 1776 Thomas Jefferson uses Locke's ideas in writing the Declaration of Independence.