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Evelyn, John
(John Eve¦lyn)
Pronunciation:
/ˈiːvlɪn/
(
1620–1706
)
, English diarist and writer. He is remembered chiefly for his
Diary
(published posthumously in 1818), which describes such important historical events as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.
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