Historical figures in 1661

The atlas holds 7 people and 8 moments here, in 1661. The most recorded lives are Baruch Spinoza, Isaac Newton and Molière. Among them Writers, Philosophers and Jurists.

Notable people

1. Baruch Spinoza

   in 1661

   2 moments here

   Dutch philosopher Baruch (Benedictus) de Spinoza lived entirely in the Dutch Republic. His securely documented locations trace a life centered on…

2. Isaac Newton

   in 1661

   1 moment here

   English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, alchemist, author, and public official.…

3. Molière

   in 1661

   1 moment here

   Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and theatrical manager.…

4. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

   in 1661

   1 moment here

   German polymath, philosopher, mathematician, jurist, diplomat, court councillor, historian, and librarian.…

5. Louis XIV

   in 1661

   1 moment here

   Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 1638–1715), king of France from 1643, was the Bourbon monarch known as the Sun King.…

6. John Milton

   in 1661

   1 moment here

   English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. This chronology follows documented residences, education, continental travel, marriages, public service,…

7. Jean de La Fontaine

   in 1661

   1 moment here

   French fabulist, poet, dramatist, and author whose Fables became foundational works of French literature.…

Moments

1. 1661 Residence and discussion with Oldenburg at Rijnsburg Baruch Spinoza
2. 1661 Rijnsburg residence Baruch Spinoza
3. 1661 Jewin Street residence John Milton
4. 1661 Visit to Vaux-le-Vicomte Louis XIV
5. 1661 Opening at the Palais-Royal Molière
6. 1661 Begins university studies Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
7. 1661 Enters Trinity College Isaac Newton
8. 1661 Fête de Vaux and first performance of Les Fâcheux Jean de La Fontaine

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