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When Locke Was Born
John Locke was born in England in 1632. -
After Studying
In 1652-1664 After studying philosophy, medicine, law, and mathematics and graduating with multiple degrees Locke becomes a very important professor at Oxford College. -
Rene Descartes' Discorse
In 1665 Locke reads Rene Discartes' Discorse on the Method and likes what he reads. This work includes the famous quote "I think, therefore I am." -
Befriends
Anthony Ashley Cooper "Lord Ashley" who is an important British politician meets and befriends Locke -
Lord Ashley's Physician Superviser
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 -
Fundamental Constition of Carolina
Because of Lord Ashley's involvement in the new British colonies in America Locke is asked to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina -
Locke's Writings
Locke writes his first draft of the Essay Concerning Human Understanding, in it are ideas on Natural Law; based partially on the writings of others. -
Social Contact
Locke's 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 -
Locke's Ideas About Revolution
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 arrested for treason and some are killed. -
Locke and the King
England's Glorious Revolution; Locke is welcomed by the new king and returns to England. -
Locke and Newton
Locke meets Sir Isaac Newton and they become friends -
Locke Published
Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke is published. -
Locke is Published
Two Treatises of Civil Government by John Locke is published. -
Appointed to 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. -
Lockes Death
John Locke dies. -
Thomas Jefferson Borrows
Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independence. -
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