JOHN FLORIO’S LIFE: A TIMELINE
A timeline of John Florio’s life, from his birth to his death. John Florio’s life began in London in 1552. After two years, with Mary Tudor’s ascension to the throne, his […]
A timeline of John Florio’s life, from his birth to his death. John Florio’s life began in London in 1552. After two years, with Mary Tudor’s ascension to the throne, his […]
The only surviving portrait of John Florio shows a dark, brilliant, lively face. The second has been lost or perhaps regarded as representing someone else. JOHN FLORIO’S PORTRAIT BY WILLIAM […]
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 […]
¶ 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 […]
¶ 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 […]
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 […]
¶ 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 […]
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, […]