Evelyn, John, 1655-1699

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Epithet: Author of ' Sylva '

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 755

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Epithet: Royal Powder Master

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Epithet: of Egerton Ch 7811

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Epithet: of Kingston-on-Thames

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Epithet: Son of the author of ' Sylva '

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Epithet: of Wotton; of Sloane MS 243

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John Evelyn (1620-1706) was born at Wotton, Surrey, on 31 October 1620, the son of Richard Evelyn and Eleanor, daughter of John Stansfield. He was admitted a student at the Middle Temple in 1637, and that year became a Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. He was a royalist, and travelled through France and Italy between 1643 and 1647 in order to avoid the disturbances in England. During this time, he engaged in a lengthy period of study, developing a great knowledge of classical literature and science. On returning to England, he settled at Sayes Court, Deptford, where he pursued gardening. After the Restoration, he was a founding member of the Royal Society. He died in Dover Street, London, on 27 February 1706.

From the guide to the John Evelyn: Papers, 17th-20th century, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

Epithet: Grandson of the author of ' Sylva ' (?)

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referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:f. 1 James Knapton, Bookseller, of London: Letter to Sir H. Sloane: 1702.f. 2 James Sutherland, Superintendent of the Physic Garden at Edinburgh... British Library
creatorOf Evelyn, John, 1682-1763. Of statues : autograph manuscript signed, 1739-1740. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Houghton Library printed book provenance file, E-K. Houghton Library
referencedIn Sloane 1519Paper, in folio, ff. 243, XVII century. A collection of letters illustrative of English History, addressed for the most part to Thomas third Lord Fairfax.Index of contents. ff. 1-11.1. Letter of Philip II, King of Spain, to Queen Elizabeth... British Library
referencedIn William Courten, alias Charleton; of the Middle Temple: Letters and papers relating to natural history and vertu: 17th cent.includes:f. 1 County of Gloucester: List of deeds relating to, in possession of W. Charleton: 1668.f. 1 Evesham Manor; Wor... British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 26, 61, 68, 141, 215, 241, 324 Arthur Charlett, DD; Master of University College, Oxford: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1696-1720.ff. 2, 8, 42 ... British Library
referencedIn TERRIER of lands in Kingston-on-Thames, co. Surrey, sold by John Evelyn, Esq., of Kingston, and George his son, to John Price, of Kingston; 1605. Signed by the Evelyns. British Library
referencedIn Vol. III. (ff. 145). 1667-1677. 1. William Lodge, the artist, to his mother, Elizabeth Aldburghe, at Gisborne, co. York; [Cambridge,] 14 Nov. 1667. f. 1. 2. [Patrick Plunkett, 9th Baron] Dunsany, to Sir E. Dering, on his misfortunes: "My sadd and dep... British Library
referencedIn James Petiver, FRS, Apothecary to the Charter-House: Miscellaneous correspondence (N.B. Petiver died in April 1718, but letters were written to him up to 12 Febr. 1719.): 1697-1718/9, and n.d.Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronol... British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Medical cases: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 3 D-Colby, MD, of Rockingham, county Northamptonshire: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1732.ff. 5-9 Henry Hare, 2nd Baron Coleraine: Letters (two signed Cleanor) to Dr. Plukenett... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE LETTERS, etc., English and foreign; 1613-1818:-1. [Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount] Mountgarrett, to Sir Williain Andrewes, Knt., with a present of a goshawk, etc.; Ballyne, 12 Sept. 1613. f 1. 2. [Henry Percy, 9th Earl of] North... British Library
referencedIn Vol. V. (ff. 157). 1691-1702. 1. E-E-to Rev.-Banks, of Hull. . . . "Certainely we live among a strange sort of people, for I am told to-day that the Clergy were going to petition the Queen to depose Archbishop Tillottson because he was not a Chris... British Library
referencedIn London; SOCIETIES, SCIENTIFIC. ROYAL SOCIETY: Register books Nos. i. and ii.: 17th cent.: Copy.includes:ff. 127 b-141 b John Evelyn, of Wotton: History of the rowling press for etching: 17th cent. ff. 141 b-143 Christiaan Huygens, d 1695 Heer van Zu... British Library
creatorOf John Evelyn: Papers, 17th-20th century Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
referencedIn Sir John Evelyn: Signet Warrant for his appointment as a Commissioner of Customs: 1721.Customs and Excise: Signet Warrants for appointments of various officials: 1716-1725. British Library
referencedIn Houghton Library printed book provenance file, E-K. Houghton Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE LETTERS, etc., English and foreign; 1613-1818:-1. [Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount] Mountgarrett, to Sir Williain Andrewes, Knt., with a present of a goshawk, etc.; Ballyne, 12 Sept. 1613. f 1. 2. [Henry Percy, 9th Earl of] North... British Library
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Birth 1655-12-13

Death 1699-03-24

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