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Who Was Alive in 1618

5 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1618

Galileo Galilei
Galileo GalileiAge 54
1564–1642 · Science & Invention
Father of modern observational astronomy
Johannes Kepler
Johannes KeplerAge 47
1571–1630 · Science & Invention
Laws of planetary motion
René Descartes
René DescartesAge 22
1596–1650 · Philosophy & Thought
"I think, therefore I am"
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver CromwellAge 19
1599–1658 · Politics & Leadership
Lord Protector of England
Rembrandt
RembrandtAge 12
1606–1669 · Art
Dutch Golden Age master painter

Notable World Events in 1618

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