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Who Was Alive in 1675

6 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1675

John Locke
John LockeAge 43
1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought
Father of liberalism
Johannes Vermeer
Johannes VermeerAge 43
1632–1675 · Art
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Christopher Wren
Christopher WrenAge 43
1632–1723 · Art
Architect of St Paul's Cathedral
Louis XIV
Louis XIVAge 37
1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership
The Sun King of France
Isaac Newton
Isaac NewtonAge 32
1643–1727 · Science & Invention
Laws of motion and gravity
Peter the Great
Peter the GreatAge 3
1672–1725 · Politics & Leadership
Tsar who modernized Russia
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