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What is Samuel Pepys most famous for?

  • Writing novels

  • Being a poet

  • Keeping a diary

  • Painting

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Samuel Pepys is best known for his diary, which he kept from 1660 to 1669. It is considered one of the most important primary sources for the history of England in the 17th century. Pepys's diary offers a unique glimpse into the everyday life of a well-educated and well-connected man during a period of great social and political upheaval.
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