Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys was born to John and Margaret Pepys, a tailor and a washerwoman, in London, England.

Pepys begins his formal education at Huntingdon Grammar School, laying the foundation for his future academic and professional pursuits.

Pepys moves to London to attend St. Paul's School, one of the city's most prestigious educational institutions.

Pepys begins his university studies at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he will later receive his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Pepys graduates from Magdalene College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, setting the stage for his career in public service.

Pepys starts his career as a clerk at the Exchequer, the government department responsible for managing the kingdom's finances.

Pepys marries Elizabeth St Michel, a young woman from a French Protestant family, in a ceremony at St. Margaret's, Westminster.

Pepys starts keeping a detailed diary, which will become a valuable historical record of 17th-century English life and events.

Pepys is appointed Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board, a position that significantly enhances his influence and responsibilities.

Pepys plays a crucial role in managing naval preparations and logistics during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, demonstrating his administrative skills.

Pepys witnesses and documents the Great Fire of London, which devastates much of the city but spares his own home.

Pepys is appointed Secretary to the Admiralty, a high-ranking position that further solidifies his influence in naval administration.

Pepys is elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, recognizing his contributions to science and his support for scientific inquiry.

Amidst political turmoil, Pepys temporarily resigns from his position at the Admiralty but continues to influence naval affairs.

Pepys is reinstated as Secretary to the Admiralty, marking a return to his influential role in naval administration.

Pepys retires from his position at the Admiralty, ending his long and distinguished career in naval administration.

Pepys is elected as a Member of Parliament for Harwich, representing the town in the House of Commons.

Samuel Pepys dies at his home in Clapham, leaving behind a rich legacy as a diarist, naval administrator, and Member of Parliament.