Who Was Alive in 1524

7 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1524

Niccolò MachiavelliAge 55

1469–1527 · Philosophy & Thought

Author of The Prince

Vasco da GamaAge 55

1469–1524 · Exploration

First European to reach India by sea

Nicolaus CopernicusAge 51

1473–1543 · Science & Invention

Heliocentric model of the solar system

MichelangeloAge 49

1475–1564 · Art

Sistine Chapel, David sculpture

Martin LutherAge 41

1483–1546 · Philosophy & Thought

Sparked the Protestant Reformation

Henry VIIIAge 33

1491–1547 · Politics & Leadership

King of England, six wives

Suleiman the MagnificentAge 30

1494–1566 · Politics & Leadership

Longest-reigning Ottoman sultan