Who Was Alive in 1672

7 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1672

MolièreAge 50

1622–1673 · Literature

French playwright and actor

John LockeAge 40

1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought

Father of liberalism

Johannes VermeerAge 40

1632–1675 · Art

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Christopher WrenAge 40

1632–1723 · Art

Architect of St Paul's Cathedral

Louis XIVAge 34

1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership

The Sun King of France

Isaac NewtonAge 29

1643–1727 · Science & Invention

Laws of motion and gravity

Peter the GreatAge 0

1672–1725 · Politics & Leadership

Tsar who modernized Russia