John Evelyn

John Evelyn (1620–1706) was a horticulturist, gardener and diarist.

John Evelyn in brief

Born
1620
Died
1706
Known for
horticulturist,gardener,diarist,writer,art historian,garden designer,architect
Place of birth
Wotton

Overview

Born at Wotton in 1620, died at London in 1706.

In detail

John Evelyn studied at Balliol College and Lewes Old Grammar School. Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin is recorded as having studied under John Evelyn. the recorded working language is English and Ancient Greek.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Work by John Evelyn is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Yale Center for British Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Evelyn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q342712: John Evelyn

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