Historical figures in 1629

The atlas holds 4 people and 9 moments here, in 1629. The most recorded lives are Peter Paul Rubens, Diego Velázquez and René Descartes. Among them Writers, Mathematicians and Philosophers.

Notable people

1. Peter Paul Rubens

   in 1629

   3 moments here

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

2. Diego Velázquez

   in 1629

   3 moments 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…

3. René Descartes

   in 1629

   2 moments here

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

4. Thomas Hobbes

   in 1629

   1 moment here

   English philosopher and political theorist, best known for Leviathan (1651). Hobbes’s documented movements include study at Oxford, European travel…

Moments

1. 1629 First Italian journey: Cento Diego Velázquez
2. 1629 First Italian journey: Ferrara Diego Velázquez
3. 1629 First Italian journey: Venice Diego Velázquez
4. 1629 Diplomatic mission in London Peter Paul Rubens
5. 1629 Lives in Amsterdam René Descartes
6. 1629 Tutor in Paris Thomas Hobbes
7. 1629 Studies at Franeker René Descartes
8. 1629 Diplomatic audience at Greenwich Peter Paul Rubens
9. 1629 Honorary degree at Cambridge Peter Paul Rubens

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