Historical figures in 1616

The atlas holds 8 people and 9 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. Jahangir

    in 1616

    1 moment here

    Nur ud-din Muhammad Salim, known by his regnal name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal emperor.…

  3. 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…

  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. René Descartes

    in 1616

    1 moment here

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

  6. Shah Jahan

    in 1616

    1 moment here

    Shah Jahan (born Prince Khurram) was the fifth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1628 until his deposition in 1658.…

  7. Tokugawa Ieyasu

    in 1616

    1 moment here

    Japanese samurai, daimyo, and founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Born Matsudaira Takechiyo at Okazaki Castle, he spent part of his childhood as a…

  8. 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…

Moments

  1. 1616 Moves to Paris after university René Descartes
  2. 1616 Departure for the Deccan Shah Jahan
  3. 1616 Admonished at Bellarmine's residence Galileo Galilei
  4. 1616 Dies at his Calle del León home Miguel de Cervantes
  5. 1616 Dies in Stratford-upon-Avon William Shakespeare
  6. 1616 Completed a six-month Roman stay Galileo Galilei
  7. 1616 Journey to Valencia Lope de Vega
  8. 1616 Death at Sunpu Castle Tokugawa Ieyasu
  9. 1616 Departure from Ajmer Jahangir

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