FIRSTE FRUITES
First Fruits is John Florio’s first work, published in London in 1578 at 25 years old. Entitled “Florio his firste fruites which yeelde familiar speech, merie prouerbes, wittie sentences, and […]
LATE YEARS
The death of Queen Anne on March 2nd 1619 marks the end of Florio’s active career. He was residing in Fulham, which was at that time a separate village connected […]
GROOM OF THE PRIVY CHAMBER
¶ JOHN FLORIO AT COURT With the accession of James I John Florio’s life at court begins a new chapter. His best patrons were now in favour, and Sir Robert […]
TUTOR OF HENRY WRIOTHESLEY
¶ HENRY WRIOTHESLEY & JOHN FLORIO JOHN FLORIO’S LIFE BEFORE 1591 From 1585 John Florio seems to have disappeared from the scenes. There is no mention of him previous to […]
AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY
Between the summer of 1583 and 1585 John Florio moved with his family at the French Embassy. It was situated in London, at Beaumont House, Butcher Row. The French Ambassador […]
LONDON & OXFORD
¶ JOHN FLORIO IN LONDON Elizabeth I ascended to the throne on November 17th 1558. The first actions as Queen was the establishment of an English Protestant church. Therefore, England […]
INFANCY AND FORMATION
Michelangelo Florio, born in Figline Val D’arno (Florence) was a Franciscan friar who converted to Protestantism. He worked as pastor in both England and Switzerland. Tutor of Lady Jane Gray, […]