1. John Locke By: Zachary

2. Went to Westminster School in London. He started experimental philosophy Earned degree and worked as physician. In London he continued his studies while working as a physician. His tutor in London inspired him to write a book which made him to start thinking like a philosopher. Road to becoming philosopher

3. First Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper was the "Lord Chancellor" of England, the 2nd most powerful person in England Cooper invited John Locke to be his personal physician, and became Locke's patron Locke's friendship with Cooper gave Locke influence and time to write

4. Important Dates August 29th, 1632: John Locke was born. 1658: John graduated from Oxford with a major. 1689: John publishes "Two Treatises of Government." and "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding." 1704: John Locke dies at Oates, the home of Sir Francis and Lady Masham.

5. Major Works Essay Concerning Human Understanding Two Treatises of Government Letter Concerning Toleration

6. Personal Life John Locke was born into a middle-class family on August 29, 1632. His father was an attorney and worked with the local government. John received a diverse education in his childhood. John Locke remained single throughout his adult life.

7. Locke's Lasting Influence John Locke "rules the world from the grave." Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's ideas in the Declaration of Independence. Locke’s views on the “consent of the people” and how people’s rights come from God are part of American views.

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