: Born in London to a successful scrivener and musical composer, Milton grew up in a household that valued learning and the arts.
: In 1638, he traveled through Europe, notably meeting the astronomer Galileo Galilei in Florence while the scientist was under house arrest. Political Activism and Civil War (1640–1660) John Milton rar
: He served as the Secretary for Foreign Tongues , translating diplomatic correspondence for Cromwell’s government. Blindness and the Restoration (1652–1660) : Born in London to a successful scrivener