John Locke
1632–1704
English philosopher whose ideas on liberty shaped liberal democracy.
John Locke (1632–1704) was a philosopher, born in Wrington and died in High Laver.
- Known as
- Philosopher
- Category
- Thinkers
- Born
- 1632, Wrington
- Died
- 1704, High Laver
Alive at the same time as John Locke
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Portrait: Godfrey Kneller, Public domain.
