Historical figures in 1630

The atlas holds 6 people and 11 moments here, in 1630. The most recorded lives are Diego Velázquez, René Descartes and Galileo Galilei. Among them Mathematicians, Philosophers and Scientists.

Notable people

1. Diego Velázquez

   in 1630

   4 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…

2. René Descartes

   in 1630

   3 moments here

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

3. Galileo Galilei

   in 1630

   1 moment here

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

4. Johannes Kepler

   in 1630

   1 moment here

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

5. Peter Paul Rubens

   in 1630

   1 moment here

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

6. Shivaji

   in 1630

   1 moment here

   Shivaji Bhonsle (1630–1680), later Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founded the Maratha state in western India.…

Moments

1. 1630 First Italian journey: Bologna Diego Velázquez
2. 1630 First Italian journey: Loreto Diego Velázquez
3. 1630 First Italian journey: Naples Diego Velázquez
4. 1630 First Roman stay Diego Velázquez
5. 1630 Enrolls at Leiden University René Descartes
6. 1630 Makes a scientific visit to England René Descartes
7. 1630 Returns to an Amsterdam residence René Descartes
8. 1630 Born at Shivneri Fort Shivaji
9. 1630 Returned to Rome for printing approval Galileo Galilei
10. 1630 Death in Regensburg Johannes Kepler
11. 1630 Return to Antwerp and marriage to Helena Fourment Peter Paul Rubens

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