Who Was Alive in 1645

René DescartesAge 49

1596–1650 · Philosophy & Thought

"I think, therefore I am"

Oliver CromwellAge 46

1599–1658 · Politics & Leadership

Lord Protector of England

RembrandtAge 39

1606–1669 · Art

Dutch Golden Age master painter

MolièreAge 23

1622–1673 · Literature

French playwright and actor

John LockeAge 13

1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought

Father of liberalism

Johannes VermeerAge 13

1632–1675 · Art

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Christopher WrenAge 13

1632–1723 · Art

Architect of St Paul's Cathedral

Louis XIVAge 7

1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership

The Sun King of France

Isaac NewtonAge 2

1643–1727 · Science & Invention

Laws of motion and gravity