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Samuel Pepys (pronounced 'Peeps') (1633-1703) is famous because of his diary.
He was born in London, the son of a tailor.
After studying at Magdalene College, Pepys made a successful career in the Navy office.
His ability and hard work helped make a strong British navy.
From 1660 to 1669 he kept a diary of private and public matters.
Pepys was a gifted writer. He was able to describe a person or event with only a few words.
Pepys also had the talent to choose moments of his life that helped his readers understand his times.
The diary was written in shorthand and was published in the 19th century.
We know a lot about old London and its people thanks to Samuel Pepys' diary.
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