Who Was Alive in 1685

8 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1685

John LockeAge 53

1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought

Father of liberalism

Christopher WrenAge 53

1632–1723 · Art

Architect of St Paul's Cathedral

Louis XIVAge 47

1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership

The Sun King of France

Isaac NewtonAge 42

1643–1727 · Science & Invention

Laws of motion and gravity

Peter the GreatAge 13

1672–1725 · Politics & Leadership

Tsar who modernized Russia

Antonio VivaldiAge 7

1678–1741 · Music

The Four Seasons

Johann Sebastian BachAge 0

1685–1750 · Music

Master of Baroque composition

George Frideric HandelAge 0

1685–1759 · Music

Messiah oratorio