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England, Netherlands, Ottoman Empire, Greece, Italy and France.
Countries Visited
1638-1722
Date
John Covel
Journeys
Born in England
1638
31 March, admitted to Christ's
1654
Graduated with BA
1658
Left for Constantinople, appointed chaplain
1670
Travelled widely in Asia Minor and Greece
1674-1679
Returned to England, via Italy, Savoy and France
1679
The living of Littlebury, Essex
1679
The living of Kegworth, Leicestershire
1681
Appointed chaplain of the Princess of Orange (future Mary II), left for the Hague
1681
Dismissed by the Prince of Orange, returned to England
1685
Instituted chancellor of York by James II
1687
Elected Master of Christ's College, Cambridge
1688
Master of Christ's, Cambridge, died and buried there
1688-1722

England, Netherlands, Ottoman Empire, Greece, Italy and France.
Countries Visited
1638-1722
Date
John Covel

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