Samuel Pepys was a notable figure in 17th-century England, best known for his detailed diaries that provide a vivid account of life during the time of the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. Born on February 23, 1633, he was educated at St. Paul's School and later at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Pepys worked for the government and held important naval positions, which offered him a unique perspective on the political and social...