Who Was Alive in 1659

7 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1659

RembrandtAge 53

1606–1669 · Art

Dutch Golden Age master painter

MolièreAge 37

1622–1673 · Literature

French playwright and actor

John LockeAge 27

1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought

Father of liberalism

Johannes VermeerAge 27

1632–1675 · Art

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Christopher WrenAge 27

1632–1723 · Art

Architect of St Paul's Cathedral

Louis XIVAge 21

1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership

The Sun King of France

Isaac NewtonAge 16

1643–1727 · Science & Invention

Laws of motion and gravity