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Who Was Alive in 1635

8 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1635

Galileo Galilei
Galileo GalileiAge 71
1564–1642 · Science & Invention
Father of modern observational astronomy
René Descartes
René DescartesAge 39
1596–1650 · Philosophy & Thought
"I think, therefore I am"
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver CromwellAge 36
1599–1658 · Politics & Leadership
Lord Protector of England
Rembrandt
RembrandtAge 29
1606–1669 · Art
Dutch Golden Age master painter
Molière
MolièreAge 13
1622–1673 · Literature
French playwright and actor
John Locke
John LockeAge 3
1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought
Father of liberalism
Johannes Vermeer
Johannes VermeerAge 3
1632–1675 · Art
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Christopher Wren
Christopher WrenAge 3
1632–1723 · Art
Architect of St Paul's Cathedral
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