| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 11 |
Paul Hallman, composer, dies at 49 |
Feb 1 |
Rene Descartes, philosopher "I think therefore I am", stops thinking |
Feb 8 |
John Adriaensz, hydraulic engineer (Haarlemmermeer), dies at about 74 |
Feb 11 |
Rene Descartes, philosopher "I think therefore I am", stops thinking |
Feb 11 |
René Descartes, The Thirteenth Floor |
Mar 29 |
Cornelis Galle I, Flemish engraver, dies at about 73 |
Apr 18 |
Simonds d'Ewes, English antiquarian (b. 1602) |
May 20 |
Francesco Sacrati, composer, dies at 44 |
May 21 |
James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, Scottish general, hanged |
May 28 |
Gilles Hayne, composer, dies at 59 |
Jun 19 |
Matthäus Merian, Swiss engraver (b. 1593) |
Jul 18 |
Christoph Scheiner, German astronomer, dies at 74 |
Aug 19 |
Abraham de Verwer, painter, buried at about 55 |
Sep 13 |
Ferdinand, of Bayern, prince-bishop of Luik/archbishop, dies at 72 |
Oct 21 |
Pedro de Espinosa, Spanish poet/writer, dies |
Oct 29 |
David Calderwood, Scottish historian (b. 1575) |
Nov 6 |
Willem II, earl of Nassau/prince of Orange, dies at 24 |
Nov 13 |
Thomas May, English poet and historian (b. 1595) |
Nov 24 |
Manuel Cardoso, composer, dies at 83 |
Dec 31 |
Dorgon, Chinese emperor (b. 1612) |
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