John Evelyn

English politician (1601-1685)
Person human Q6232043
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John Evelyn

Summary

John Evelyn is a human[1]. He was born on August 11, 1601[2]. He died on June 26, 1685[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • John Evelyn was born on August 11, 1601[2].
  • John Evelyn died on June 26, 1685[3].
  • John Evelyn's father was George Evelyn[5].
  • John Evelyn's mother was Elizabeth Rivers[6].
  • Among John Evelyn's spouses was Elizabeth Cocks[7].
  • A child of John Evelyn was Sarah Evelyn[8].
  • A child of John Evelyn was Elizabeth Evelyn[9].
  • John Evelyn's professions included politician[4].
  • John Evelyn held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[10].
  • John Evelyn held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[11].
  • John Evelyn held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[12].
  • John Evelyn held the position of Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[13].
  • John Evelyn held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[14].
  • John Evelyn was a member of Short Parliament[15].
  • John Evelyn was a member of 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[16].
  • John Evelyn is recorded as male[17].
  • John Evelyn's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Evelyn's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[19].
  • John Evelyn's family name is recorded as Evelyn[20].
  • John Evelyn's given name is recorded as John[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Evelyn was born on August 11, 1601[2]. His father was George Evelyn[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Rivers[6].

Career and Affiliations

John Evelyn's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[10], Member of the 1626 Parliament[11], Member of the April 1640 Parliament[12], Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[13], and Member of the April 1660 Parliament[14].

Personal Life

Among John Evelyn's spouses was Elizabeth Cocks[7]. Children include Sarah Evelyn[8] and Elizabeth Evelyn[9], 1640–1698[22].

Death and Burial

John Evelyn died on June 26, 1685[3].

FAQs

Who were John Evelyn's parents?

John Evelyn's father was George Evelyn[5]. John Evelyn's mother was Elizabeth Rivers[6].

Who was John Evelyn married to?

John Evelyn's spouses include Elizabeth Cocks[7].

What did John Evelyn do for work?

John Evelyn worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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