Samuel Pepys
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Summary
Samuel Pepys is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 23, 1633[3]. He passed away in Clapham[4]. He died on May 26, 1703[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], diarist[8], justice of the peace[9], and judge[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,839 views/month, #5,999 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2].
- Samuel Pepys died in Clapham[4].
- Samuel Pepys passed away in London[12].
- Samuel Pepys was born on February 23, 1633[3].
- Samuel Pepys was born on February 23, 1632[13].
- Samuel Pepys died on May 26, 1703[5].
- Burial took place at St Olave Hart Street[14].
- Samuel Pepys's father was John Pepys[15].
- Samuel Pepys's mother was Margaret Kite[16].
- Samuel Pepys was married to Elizabeth Pepys[17].
- Samuel Pepys held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
- Samuel Pepys worked as a politician[6].
- Samuel Pepys worked as a writer[7].
- Samuel Pepys worked as a diarist[8].
- Samuel Pepys worked as a justice of the peace[9].
- Samuel Pepys worked as a judge[10].
- Samuel Pepys's professions included chronicler[19].
- Samuel Pepys's field of work was Navy Board[20].
- Samuel Pepys's field of work was politics[21].
- Samuel Pepys's field of work was creative and professional writing[22].
- Samuel Pepys's field of work was diary[23].
- Samuel Pepys's field of work was justice and judicial activities[24].
- Samuel Pepys held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[25].
- Samuel Pepys held the position of President of the Royal Society[26].
- Samuel Pepys held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in London[2], Samuel Pepys… Recorded date of birth include February 23, 1633[3] and February 23, 1632[13]. His father was John Pepys[15]. His mother was Margaret Kite[16].
Education
Educated at Magdalene College[28], a college of the University of Cambridge[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1428[31] and St Paul's School[32], an independent school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1509[35], headquartered in London[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], diarist[8], justice of the peace[9], judge[10], and chronicler[19]. Fields of work include Navy Board[20], a ministry[37], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], founded in 1546[39]; politics[21], an academic discipline[40]; creative and professional writing[22], an academic discipline[41]; diary[23], a literary genre[42]; and justice and judicial activities[24], an economic activity[43]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[25]; President of the Royal Society[26], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1662[46]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[47]; Member of the 1679 Parliament[48]; and Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[49].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Samuel Pepys is Diary of him[50]. Things named for him include Pepys Island[51], a phantom island[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Newton–Pepys problem[54], a mathematical problem[55]; and Pepys Library[56], a library[57], in United Kingdom[58].
Recognition
Samuel Pepys received the Fellow of the Royal Society[59].
Personal Life
Samuel Pepys was married to Elizabeth Pepys[17]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[60].
Death and Burial
Samuel Pepys died on May 26, 1703[5]. Recorded place of death include Clapham[4], an area of London[61], in United Kingdom[62] and London[12], a metropolis[63], in Roman Empire[64], founded in 0047[65]. Burial took place at St Olave Hart Street[14].
Why It Matters
Samuel Pepys ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,839 views/month, #5,999 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to him include Diary of him[68], a written work[69]. Entities named for him include Pepys Island[51], a phantom island[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Newton–Pepys problem[54], a mathematical problem[55]; and Pepys Library[56], a library[57], in United Kingdom[58].
FAQs
Where was Samuel Pepys born?
Samuel Pepys was born in London[2].
Where did Samuel Pepys die?
Samuel Pepys passed away in Clapham[4].
Who were Samuel Pepys's parents?
Samuel Pepys's father was John Pepys[15]. Samuel Pepys's mother was Margaret Kite[16].
Who was Samuel Pepys married to?
Samuel Pepys's spouses include Elizabeth Pepys[17].
What did Samuel Pepys do for work?
Samuel Pepys worked as politician[6], writer[7], diarist[8], justice of the peace[9], and judge[10].
Where did Samuel Pepys go to school?
Samuel Pepys was educated at Magdalene College[28] and St Paul's School[32].
What awards did Samuel Pepys receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[59].