Famous People Born In 1611

Discover the most famous people born in 1611. The list includes people like Giles Corey, Mary Dyer, Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne, Henry Ireton, Pope Innocent XI and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include diplomats, political leaders, political writers and spiritual & religious leaders born in 1611. This list includes people from England, France, Italy & Poland and many more countries.
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Giles Corey
(Accused in Salem Witch Trial)
Giles Corey
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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)
Johannes Hevelius
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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)
Marie Louise Gonzaga
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Birthdate: 18th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nevers, France
Died: May 10, 1667
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Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne
(Military leader)
Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne
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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)
Henry Ireton
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Attenborough, Beeston, England
Died: November 26, 1651
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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)
Pope Innocent XI
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Listed In: Priests
Birthdate: 16th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Como, Italy
Died: August 12, 1689
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James Harrington
(British philosopher)
James Harrington
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 3rd January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Upton, England
Died: September 11, 1677
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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)
William Lamport
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Wexford, Ireland
Died: November 19, 1659
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William Dobson
(Painter)
William Dobson
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Listed In: Artists
Birthdate: 4th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: London, England
Died: October 28, 1646
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Andreas Hammerschmidt
(One of the Most Popular and Significant Composers of Sacred Music in the 17th Century Germany)
Andreas Hammerschmidt
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Listed In: Musicians
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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William Cartwright
(British writer)
William Cartwright
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1st September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Northway, England
Died: November 29, 1643
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Carlo Rainaldi
(Architect)
Carlo Rainaldi
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Birthdate: 4th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Died: February 8, 1691
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Krzysztof Opaliński
(Politician)
Krzysztof Opaliński
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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)
Archibald Johnston
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 28th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Scotland
Died: July 23, 1663
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Hugues de Lionne
(Statesman)
Hugues de Lionne
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Listed In: Diplomats
Birthdate: 11th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Grenoble, France
Died: September 1, 1671
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Baldassare Franceschini
(Italian Painter Who is Remembered for His Altarpieces, Easel Paintings and Frescoes)
Baldassare Franceschini
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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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Hugh Dubh O'Neill
(Soldier)
Hugh Dubh O'Neill
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Listed In: Soldiers
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium
Died: 1660 AD
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Charles-Alphonse Du Fresnoy
(Painter)
Charles-Alphonse Du Fresnoy
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Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: February 29, 1665
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Mary Dyer
(Protestant)
Mary Dyer
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Listed In: Social Activists
Birthdate: 30th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: England
Died: June 1, 1660
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Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein
(Prince of Liechtenstein February 1627 – April 1684)
Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein
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Birthdate: 11th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Czech Republic
Died: April 5, 1684
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Robert Leighton
(Prelate)
Robert Leighton
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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.

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Li Yu
(Chinese Novelist, Playwright, and Publisher)
Li Yu
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Listed In: Writers
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)
Sir Thomas Urquhart
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Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Cromarty, Scotland
Died: 1660 AD