(1620–1706) an English writer and traveller, best known for his ↑diary, which was first published in 1818. This tells us a lot about his busy life and many interests. He spent a lot of time at court, was one of the original members of the ↑Royal Society, and was active in the building of ↑St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London. He was also a close friend of Samuel Pepys.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.