Who Was Alive in 1617

5 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1617

Galileo GalileiAge 53

1564–1642 · Science & Invention

Father of modern observational astronomy

Johannes KeplerAge 46

1571–1630 · Science & Invention

Laws of planetary motion

René DescartesAge 21

1596–1650 · Philosophy & Thought

"I think, therefore I am"

Oliver CromwellAge 18

1599–1658 · Politics & Leadership

Lord Protector of England

RembrandtAge 11

1606–1669 · Art

Dutch Golden Age master painter