Famous People Who Died In 1682

Discover the most famous people died who died in the year 1682. This list includes people like Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Feodor III of Russia, Thomas Browne, Claude Lorrain, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include political leaders, artists, saints and military leaders who died in 1682. This list includes people from China, Russia and many more countries.
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Prince Rupert of the Rhine
(German-English Army Officer, Admiral, Scientist and Colonial Governor)
Prince Rupert of the Rhine
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 17, 1619
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Prague, Czechia
Died: November 29

Prince Rupert of the Rhine was a German-English admiral, army officer, colonial governor, and scientist. Renowned for his energy and quick-thinking, Rupert made long-lasting and impressive contributions to the doctrine and development of the Royal Navy. He is also credited with shaping modern Canada's political geography. 

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Thomas Browne
(English Polymath and Author Best Known for His Books 'Religio Medici' and 'Urne-Burial')
Thomas Browne
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: October 19, 1605
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London, England
Died: October 19

Thomas Browne was an English author and polymath who wrote several books on varied fields, such as religion, medicine, science, and the esoteric. Browne incorporated different styles of writing depending upon the genre he was working on. Over the years, his writing has influenced several other writers like Herman Melville. Browne's works have been admired by personalities like William Osler.

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Claude Lorrain
(French painter, draughtsman and etcher of the Baroque era)
Claude Lorrain
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Birthdate: 1600 AD
Birthplace: Chamagne, France
Died: November 23
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Luang Pu Thuat
(Monk)
Luang Pu Thuat
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 3, 1582
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Songkhla, Thailand
Died: March 6
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Jacob van Ruisdael
(Painter)
Jacob van Ruisdael
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Birthdate: 1628 AD
Birthplace: Haarlem, Netherlands
Died: March 10
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Avvakum
(Russian Priest, Old Believer, and Pioneering Literary Figure)
Avvakum
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 5, 1620
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Grigorovo, Russia
Died: April 14

Avvakum Petrovich, or Awakum, was a Russian priest and a leader of Old Believers. He drifted away from the Russian Orthodox church and supported the Old Rite, bringing in massive reforms. His memoir and letters have made him a pioneering figure of modern Russian literature, too.

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Claude La Colombière
(Priest)
Claude La Colombière
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: February 2, 1641
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rhône, France
Died: February 16
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Heneage Finch, 1st earl of Nottingham
(Lord chancellor)
Heneage Finch, 1st earl of Nottingham
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 23, 1620
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kent, England
Died: December 18
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
(Spanish Baroque Painter, Best Known for His Religious Works)
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
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Birthdate: January 1, 1617
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Seville, Spain
Died: April 3

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is most famous for his religious works. He also produced numerous paintings of contemporary women and children, especially of flower girls, street urchins, and beggars. He had many followers and pupils and was one of the founders of the Academia de Bellas Artes (Academy of Art). 

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Yamazaki Ansai
(Philosopher)
Yamazaki Ansai
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 24, 1619
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kyōto, Japan
Died: September 16
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Feodor III of Russia
(Russian Child Ruler)
Feodor III of Russia
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Birthdate: June 9, 1661
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: May 7
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Alessandro Stradella
(Composer)
Alessandro Stradella
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 3, 1643
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Died: February 25
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John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale
(Politician)
John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: May 24, 1616
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lethington Castle, East Lothian, Scotland
Died: August 24
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Gudridur Simonardottir
(Slave)
Gudridur Simonardottir
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1598 AD
Birthplace: Heimaey, Iceland
Died: December 18
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Philip Carteret
(1ºProprietary Governor of New Jersey)
Philip Carteret
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1639 AD
Birthplace: Manoir de la Hougue, Jersey
Died: November 30
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Artamon Matveyev
(Statesman)
Artamon Matveyev
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1625 AD
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: May 25
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Johann Joachim Becher
(Physician)
Johann Joachim Becher
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Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: May 6, 1635
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Speyer, Germany
Died: September 30

Johann Joachim Becher was a German physician, alchemist, scholar, and adventurer. He is remembered for his development of the phlogiston theory of combustion. He also played a role in the advancement of Austrian cameralism. A brilliant man, he was appointed professor of medicine at the University of Mainz. He also served as the physician to the elector of Bavaria.  

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Geng Jingzhong
(General)
Geng Jingzhong
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1644 AD
Birthplace: Gaizhou, Yingkou, China
Died: 1682 AD
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Gu Yanwu
(Geographer)
Gu Yanwu
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: July 15, 1613
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kunshan, Suzhou, China
Died: February 15
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Baldassare Longhena
(Architect)
Baldassare Longhena
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Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: 1598 AD
Birthplace: Venice, Italy
Died: February 18
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Zhu Zhiyu
(Scholar)
Zhu Zhiyu
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 17, 1600
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Yuyao, China
Died: May 24
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Nishiyama Sōin
(Poet)
Nishiyama Sōin
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 28, 1605
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Higo Province, Japan
Died: May 5
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Jean Picard
Jean Picard
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: July 21, 1620
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: La Flèche, France
Died: July 12

Jean Picard was a 17th-century French astronomer. He is known for being the first person to measure the size of the Earth to a reasonable degree of accuracy. He was also the first to attach a telescope with crosswires to a quadrant. He is credited with developing the standard method for measuring the right ascension of a celestial object.