TIMELINER

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Who Was Alive in 1678

6 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1678

John Locke
John LockeAge 46
1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought
Father of liberalism
Christopher Wren
Christopher WrenAge 46
1632–1723 · Art
Architect of St Paul's Cathedral
Louis XIV
Louis XIVAge 40
1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership
The Sun King of France
Isaac Newton
Isaac NewtonAge 35
1643–1727 · Science & Invention
Laws of motion and gravity
Peter the Great
Peter the GreatAge 6
1672–1725 · Politics & Leadership
Tsar who modernized Russia
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio VivaldiAge 0
1678–1741 · Music
The Four Seasons
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