John Evelyn | |
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| Member of the British House of Commons for Helston | |
| In office 1708–1710 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Godolphin |
| Succeeded by | George Granville |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1682 London, England, Kingdom of England |
| Died | July 1763 (aged 81) |
| Children | John, William, 4 other sons and 3 daughters |
| Parent | John Evelyn |
Sir John Evelyn, 1st Baronet (1 March 1682 – July 1763) of Wotton, Surrey, was a British official and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1708 to 1710. His grandfather, the diarist John Evelyn, influenced his independent attitude in politics and stimulated his dedication to literature. His public offices included Postmaster-general from 1708 to 1715.