John Evelyn Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Evelyn, based on 6 World History Database records associated with England.

6 records1641–16826 events2 places

Chronological biography

1641

Strafford Execution Recorded12 May 1641

Government / Government of England · Writer and Diarist · Tower Hill

Evelyn records the solemn public execution on Tower Hill.

Witnesses Strafford's Execution12 May 1641

Government / Government of England · Writer and Diarist · Tower Hill

Evelyn witnesses Strafford's execution and records the event in his diary.

1682

Green Belt1682

Arts / Architecture · London

Publication of "Sylva", proposes building gardens in London & a green belt

London Parks1682

Arts / Architecture · London

Publication of "Sylva", proposes building gardens in London & a green belt

Sylva1682

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Sylva", proposes building gardens in London & a green belt

Sylva", proposes building gardens in London and a green belt1682

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Sylva", proposes building gardens in London & a green belt

Titles and roles

Writer and Diarist

Record provenance

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