Historical figures in 1628

The atlas holds 4 people and 7 moments here, in 1628. The most recorded lives are René Descartes, Johannes Kepler and Peter Paul Rubens. Among them Writers, Mathematicians and Musicians and Composers.

Notable people

1. René Descartes

   in 1628

   3 moments here

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

2. Johannes Kepler

   in 1628

   2 moments here

   German astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, natural philosopher, and music theorist. Kepler’s documented life moved from Württemberg schooling…

3. Peter Paul Rubens

   in 1628

   1 moment here

   Flemish Baroque painter, designer, humanist, collector, and diplomat. Rubens was born at Siegen, spent formative years in Cologne and Antwerp, worked…

4. Diego Velázquez

   in 1628

   1 moment here

   Spanish Baroque painter and court artist to Philip IV of Spain. Born in Seville, he trained there before establishing his long-term home and career…

Moments

1. 1628 Final business in Linz Johannes Kepler
2. 1628 Eight-month diplomatic stay in Madrid Peter Paul Rubens
3. 1628 Meets Bérulle after returning to Paris René Descartes
4. 1628 Arrival in Sagan Johannes Kepler
5. 1628 Visit to the Escorial with Rubens Diego Velázquez
6. 1628 Rejoins the siege at La Rochelle René Descartes
7. 1628 Reunites with Beeckman at Dordrecht René Descartes

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