Evelyn, John, 1655-1699
Variant namesEpithet: 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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Dundalk, Louth | |||
Sherborne Castle, Dorset | |||
Gloucestershire, England | |||
Denbighshire, Wales | |||
Fawsley Lodge, Northamptonshire | |||
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Minster, Kent | |||
Chideock House, Dorset | |||
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Strawberry Hill, Twickenham | |||
Cropredy Bridge, Oxfordshire | |||
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Leicestershire, England | |||
Strawberry Hill, Twickenham | |||
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire | |||
Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey | |||
Barbados, the Carribean |
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Birth 1655-12-13
Death 1699-03-24