Who Was Alive in 1624

6 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1624

Galileo GalileiAge 60

1564–1642 · Science & Invention

Father of modern observational astronomy

Johannes KeplerAge 53

1571–1630 · Science & Invention

Laws of planetary motion

René DescartesAge 28

1596–1650 · Philosophy & Thought

"I think, therefore I am"

Oliver CromwellAge 25

1599–1658 · Politics & Leadership

Lord Protector of England

RembrandtAge 18

1606–1669 · Art

Dutch Golden Age master painter

MolièreAge 2

1622–1673 · Literature

French playwright and actor