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Giles Corey
(Accused in Salem Witch Trial)
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Birthdate: 31st July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Northampton
Died: September 19, 1692
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Johannes Hevelius
(Astronomer, Entrepreneur, Cartographer)
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Listed In: Astronomers
Birthdate: 28th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gdańsk
Died: January 28, 1687
Johannes Hevelius was an astronomer who is credited with describing 10 new constellations; seven of ten constellations described by him are used by astronomers today. He is also referred to as the founder of lunar topography for making a compilation of an atlas of the moon. He is also credited with making a comprehensive catalog of 1,564 stars.
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Marie Louise Gonzaga
(Queen)
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Listed In: Empresses & Queens
Birthdate: 18th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nevers, France
Died: May 10, 1667
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Pope Innocent XI
(Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 September 1676 to his death on August 12, 1689)
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William Lamport
(He claimed to be a bastard son of King Philip III of Spain and therefore the half-brother of King Philip IV)
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Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein
(Prince of Liechtenstein February 1627 – April 1684)
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Listed In: Royal Family Members
Birthdate: 11th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Czech Republic
Died: April 5, 1684
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Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne
(Military leader)
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Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: 11th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sedan, France
Died: July 27, 1675
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Henry Ireton
(Politician)
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Attenborough, Beeston, England
Died: November 26, 1651
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William Cartwright
(British writer)
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Birthdate: 1st September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Northway, England
Died: November 29, 1643
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James Harrington
(British philosopher)
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Birthdate: 3rd January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Upton, England
Died: September 11, 1677
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William Dobson
(Painter)
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Listed In: Artists
Birthdate: 4th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: London, England
Died: October 28, 1646
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Mary Dyer
(Protestant)
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Listed In: Social Activists
Birthdate: 30th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: England
Died: June 1, 1660
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Andreas Hammerschmidt
(One of the Most Popular and Significant Composers of Sacred Music in the 17th Century Germany)
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Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Brüx, Czechia
Died: October 29, 1675
Andreas Hammerschmidt was a German Bohemian organist and composer. One of the most popular and significant composers of sacred music in the 17th century Germany, Hammerschmidt was also the most popular exponent of the concertato style of music after Heinrich Schütz.
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Carlo Rainaldi
(Architect)
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Birthdate: 4th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Died: February 8, 1691
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Krzysztof Opaliński
(Politician)
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 21st January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sieraków, Poland
Died: December 6, 1655
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Archibald Johnston
(Judge)
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Hugues de Lionne
(Statesman)
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Listed In: Diplomats
Birthdate: 11th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Grenoble, France
Died: September 1, 1671
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Hugh Dubh O'Neill
(Soldier)
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Baldassare Franceschini
(Italian Painter Who is Remembered for His Altarpieces, Easel Paintings and Frescoes)
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Listed In: Baroque Painters
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Volterra, Italy
Died: January 6, 1689
Baldassare Franceschini was an Italian painter and draughtsman who was mainly active around Florence and Volterra. He is best remembered for his altarpieces, easel paintings, and frescoes for palaces and churches in Rome, Volterra, and Florence. Baldassare Franceschini's subject matter was diverse as it included history paintings, portraits, allegorical compositions, and biblical and mythological scenes.
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Charles-Alphonse Du Fresnoy
(Painter)
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Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: February 29, 1665
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Li Yu
(Chinese Novelist, Playwright, and Publisher)
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Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Rugao, Nantong, China
Died: 1680 AD
Li Yu was a Chinese novelist, playwright, and publisher. He is generally credited with authoring a classic of Chinese erotic literature titled Ròu pútuán. Li Yu achieved popularity during his lifetime for dealing with controversial and interesting subject matter like same-sex love. Li is also remembered for his informal essays and gastronomical writings.
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Sir Thomas Urquhart
(Writer)
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Robert Leighton
(Prelate)
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Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: London, England
Died: June 25, 1684
The son of persecuted Presbyterian preacher Alexander Leighton, Robert Leighton grew up to become the bishop of Dunblane and the archbishop of Glasgow, to unite Presbyterians and Episcopalians. He had also been the principal of the University of Edinburgh. The Leighton Library was formed with his personal collection of books.
