The translator of Virgil and the author of The Hind and Panther and other celebrated political and descriptive poems of singular energy and force. His plays also are well known. He was born at Aldwinkle, in Northamptonshire.
JOHN LOCKE.
Born 1632.—Died 1704.—Charles I.—Charles II.—James II.—William III.
A celebrated philosopher and man of learning, was born at Wrington, near Bristol. He wrote the essay upon the Conduct of the Human Understanding.
JOHN EVELYN.
Born 1620.—Died 1706.—James I.—Charles I.—Charles II.—James II.—William III.—Anne.
This Surrey country gentleman was remarkable as a naturalist and man of literature. He wrote a famous Diary, and “Silva,” or account of Forest Trees; also on engraving.
THOMAS KEN.
Born 1637.—Died 1711.—Charles I.—Charles II.—James II.—William and Mary.—Anne.
Bishop of Bath and Wells. The friend and relative of Isaac Walton. Was appointed to the bishoprick of Bath and Wells by King Charles II. He refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, and was consequently deprived of his see. He was one of the most eminent of those who for this refusal were called Nonjurors. He was the author of The Evening Hymn, and other pious works.