Historical figures in 1616

The atlas holds 5 people and 6 moments here, in 1616. The most recorded lives are Galileo Galilei, William Shakespeare and René Descartes. Among them Writers, Mathematicians and Military Leaders.

Notable people

1. Galileo Galilei

   in 1616

   2 moments here

   Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, mathematician, and natural philosopher. Born in Pisa, Galileo was educated in Tuscany, taught mathematics at…

2. William Shakespeare

   in 1616

   1 moment here

   English playwright, poet, actor, and theatrical shareholder. Surviving records place Shakespeare principally in Stratford-upon-Avon and London, with…

3. René Descartes

   in 1616

   1 moment here

   French philosopher, mathematician, and natural philosopher whose methodic doubt, mind-body distinction, analytic techniques, and mechanical account…

4. Miguel de Cervantes

   in 1616

   1 moment here

   Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, soldier, purchasing agent and tax collector, best known for Don Quixote.…

5. Lope de Vega

   in 1616

   1 moment here

   Spanish playwright, poet, and novelist of the Spanish Golden Age. Born and died in Madrid, Lope de Vega studied in Madrid and Alcalá, served in naval…

Moments

1. 1616 Moves to Paris after university René Descartes
2. 1616 Admonished at Bellarmine's residence Galileo Galilei
3. 1616 Dies at his Calle del León home Miguel de Cervantes
4. 1616 Dies in Stratford-upon-Avon William Shakespeare
5. 1616 Completed a six-month Roman stay Galileo Galilei
6. 1616 Journey to Valencia Lope de Vega

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