English diarist Samuel PEPYS was a prominent figure in 17th century England. He is best known for his diary, which he kept from 1660 to 1669 and documented the events of the Restoration period. PEPYS was also a Member of Parliament, a naval administrator, and a civil servant. He was an important figure in the Royal Navy and was instrumental in the development of the British Navy. His diary is considered one of the most important primary sources of the period and provides an invaluable insight into the life and times of the era.