Timeline of events surrounding John Douglas and his involvment in the trials of Oscar Wilde.

This timeline serves as a reflection of the Eurpoean influence the Decadence Movement held on Oscar Wilde and his published work. Ever-willing to press boundaries and explore the fine line of morality held within England, Wilde explored his relationship to critique and the banning of published works for acts of biblical indecency. 

This timeline gives basic context for Wilde's professional and personal relationship with Walter Pater.