Settings17th-century Latin-language writers
Abraham Calovius
Abraham Calovius (16 April 1612 – 25 February 1686) was a Lutheran theologian, and was one of the champions of Lutheran orthodoxy in the 17th century.
Abraham Calovius (16 April 1612 – 25 February 1686) was a Lutheran theologian, and was one of the champions of Lutheran orthodoxy in the 17th century.
Accademia degli Svogliati
The Accademia degli Svogliati ("Academy of the Will-less" or, erroneously, "Disgusted") was a 17th century association of Italian men of letters in Florence.
The Accademia degli Svogliati ("Academy of the Will-less" or, erroneously, "Disgusted") was a 17th century association of Italian men of letters in Florence.
Adam Contzen
Adam Contzen (17 April 1571, Monschau (Montjoie), Duchy of Jülich—19 June 1635, Munich) was a German Jesuit economist and exegete.
Adam Contzen (17 April 1571, Monschau (Montjoie), Duchy of Jülich—19 June 1635, Munich) was a German Jesuit economist and exegete.
Adriaan Reland
Adriaan Reland (also known as Adriaen Reeland/Reelant, Hadrianus Relandus) (July 17, 1676, De Rijp, North Holland - February 5, 1718, Utrecht ) was a Dutch scholar, cartographer and phil...
Adriaan Reland (also known as Adriaen Reeland/Reelant, Hadrianus Relandus) (July 17, 1676, De Rijp, North Holland - February 5, 1718, Utrecht ) was a Dutch scholar, cartographer and phil...
Albrycht Stanisław Radziwiłł
Albrycht Stanisław Radziwiłł ( Albrechtas Stanislovas Radvila) (uly 1, 1595 – November 12, 1656) was a Polish-Lithuanian szlachcic, a Reichfürst (imperial duke) and a politician from Polis...
Albrycht Stanisław Radziwiłł ( Albrechtas Stanislovas Radvila) (uly 1, 1595 – November 12, 1656) was a Polish-Lithuanian szlachcic, a Reichfürst (imperial duke) and a politician from Polis...
Andrea Cesalpino
Andrea Cesalpino (Latinized as Andreas Cæsalpinus) (1524 or 1525 – February 23, 1603) was an Italian physician, philosopher and botanist.
Andrea Cesalpino (Latinized as Andreas Cæsalpinus) (1524 or 1525 – February 23, 1603) was an Italian physician, philosopher and botanist.
Antoine Garaby de La Luzerne
Antoine de Garaby, sieur de Pierrepont, de La Luzerne et d'Étienville (28 October 1617 – 4 July 1679) was a French moralist.
Antoine de Garaby, sieur de Pierrepont, de La Luzerne et d'Étienville (28 October 1617 – 4 July 1679) was a French moralist.
Antoine Halley
Antoine Halley (1593 – 3 June 1675) was a French professor and poet.
Antoine Halley (1593 – 3 June 1675) was a French professor and poet.
Anton Praetorius
Anton Praetorius (1560 – 6 December 1613) was a German Calvinist pastor who spoke out against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
Anton Praetorius (1560 – 6 December 1613) was a German Calvinist pastor who spoke out against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
Anton Sander
Anton Sander (15 September 1586 – 10 January 1664) was a Flemish Catholic cleric and historian.
Anton Sander (15 September 1586 – 10 January 1664) was a Flemish Catholic cleric and historian.
Arngrímur Jónsson
Arngrímur Jónsson the Learned (Arngrímur Jónsson hinn lærði) (1568 – June 27, 1648) was an Icelandic scholar and an apologist.
Arngrímur Jónsson the Learned (Arngrímur Jónsson hinn lærði) (1568 – June 27, 1648) was an Icelandic scholar and an apologist.
August Hermann Francke
August Hermann Francke (March 22, 1663 – June 8, 1727) was a German Protestant churchman.
August Hermann Francke (March 22, 1663 – June 8, 1727) was a German Protestant churchman.
Baruch Spinoza
Baruch de Spinoza (ברוך שפינוזה Baruch Spinoza, Benedito or Bento de Espinosa, Benedictus de Spinoza) and later Benedict de Spinoza (in all mentioned languages the given name means "th...
Baruch de Spinoza (ברוך שפינוזה Baruch Spinoza, Benedito or Bento de Espinosa, Benedictus de Spinoza) and later Benedict de Spinoza (in all mentioned languages the given name means "th...
Caspar Barlaeus
Caspar Barlaeus (February 12, 1584 – January 14, 1648) was a Dutch polymath, Renaissance humanist theologian, poet, and historian.
Caspar Barlaeus (February 12, 1584 – January 14, 1648) was a Dutch polymath, Renaissance humanist theologian, poet, and historian.
Charles de la Rue
Charles de La Rue, known in Latin as Carolus Ruaeus, was one of the great orators of the Society of Jesus in France in the seventeenth century He entered the novitiate on 7 September 1659,...
Charles de La Rue, known in Latin as Carolus Ruaeus, was one of the great orators of the Society of Jesus in France in the seventeenth century He entered the novitiate on 7 September 1659,...
Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange
Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange or Ducange (Amiens, December 18, 1610 – Paris, October 23, 1688) was a distinguished philologist and historian of the Middle Ages and Byzantium.
Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange or Ducange (Amiens, December 18, 1610 – Paris, October 23, 1688) was a distinguished philologist and historian of the Middle Ages and Byzantium.
Christiaan Huygens
Christiaan Huygens, FRS (, ; (14 April 1629 – 8 July 1695) was a prominent Dutch mathematician, astronomer, physicist and horologist.
Christiaan Huygens, FRS (, ; (14 April 1629 – 8 July 1695) was a prominent Dutch mathematician, astronomer, physicist and horologist.
Christoph Cellarius
Christoph (Keller) Cellarius (22 November 1638 – 4 June 1707) was a German classical scholar from Schmalkalden who held positions in Weimar and Halle.
Christoph (Keller) Cellarius (22 November 1638 – 4 June 1707) was a German classical scholar from Schmalkalden who held positions in Weimar and Halle.
Claudius Salmasius
Claudius Salmasius is the Latin name of Claude Saumaise (April 15, 1588 - September 3, 1653), a French classical scholar.
Claudius Salmasius is the Latin name of Claude Saumaise (April 15, 1588 - September 3, 1653), a French classical scholar.
Conimbricenses
Conimbricenses or Collegium Conimbricenses is the name by which Jesuits of the University of Coimbra in Coimbra, Portugal were known.
Conimbricenses or Collegium Conimbricenses is the name by which Jesuits of the University of Coimbra in Coimbra, Portugal were known.
Constantijn Huygens
Constantijn Huygens (September 4, 1596March 28, 1687), was a Dutch Golden Age poet and composer.
Constantijn Huygens (September 4, 1596March 28, 1687), was a Dutch Golden Age poet and composer.
Daniel Heinsius
Daniel Heinsius, one of the most famous scholars of the Dutch Renaissance, was born at Ghent.
Daniel Heinsius, one of the most famous scholars of the Dutch Renaissance, was born at Ghent.
David Hollatz (dogmatician)
David Hollatz, Lutheran dogmatician; born at Wulkow, near Stargard (34 km ESE of Stettin), in Pomerania, 1648; died at Jakobshagen (24 km E of Stargard) April 17, 1713.
David Hollatz, Lutheran dogmatician; born at Wulkow, near Stargard (34 km ESE of Stettin), in Pomerania, 1648; died at Jakobshagen (24 km E of Stargard) April 17, 1713.
David Hume of Godscroft
David Hume was a Scottish historian and political theorist, poet and controversialist, a major intellectual figure in Jacobean Scotland.
David Hume was a Scottish historian and political theorist, poet and controversialist, a major intellectual figure in Jacobean Scotland.
Elizabeth Jane Weston
Elizabeth Jane Weston (Elisabetha Joanna Westonia) (1581–1612) was mostly known for her Neo-Latin poetry, and she had the unusual distinction for a woman of that time of having her poetry published.
Elizabeth Jane Weston (Elisabetha Joanna Westonia) (1581–1612) was mostly known for her Neo-Latin poetry, and she had the unusual distinction for a woman of that time of having her poetry published.
Erycius Puteanus
Erycius Puteanus (4 November 1574 - 17 September 1646) was a humanist and philologist from the Low Countries.
Erycius Puteanus (4 November 1574 - 17 September 1646) was a humanist and philologist from the Low Countries.
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, KC was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist, author and pioneer of the scientific method.
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, KC was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist, author and pioneer of the scientific method.
François Nodot
François Nodot (c. 1650-1710) was a mercenary soldier and author of works in Latin and French.
François Nodot (c. 1650-1710) was a mercenary soldier and author of works in Latin and French.
Friedrich Leibniz
Friedrich Leibniz was a lawyer and a notary, registrar and professor of moral philosophy within Leipzig University,.
Friedrich Leibniz was a lawyer and a notary, registrar and professor of moral philosophy within Leipzig University,.
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei (; 15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642), commonly known as Galileo, was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher who played a major role in the Sc...
Galileo Galilei (; 15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642), commonly known as Galileo, was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher who played a major role in the Sc...
Gemelli Careri
Giovanni Francesco Gemelli Careri (1651–1725) was a seventeenth-century Italian adventurer and traveler.
Giovanni Francesco Gemelli Careri (1651–1725) was a seventeenth-century Italian adventurer and traveler.
Georg Joseph Kamel
Georg Joseph Kamel (21 April 1661, Brno, Moravia, now Czech Republic – 2 May 1706, Manila, Philippines), also known as Camellus, was a Jesuit missionary and botanist to the Philippines.
Georg Joseph Kamel (21 April 1661, Brno, Moravia, now Czech Republic – 2 May 1706, Manila, Philippines), also known as Camellus, was a Jesuit missionary and botanist to the Philippines.
Gerardus Vossius
Gerrit Janszoon Vos (1577 – 19 March 1649), often known by his Latin name Gerardus Vossius, was a Dutch classical scholar and theologian.
Gerrit Janszoon Vos (1577 – 19 March 1649), often known by his Latin name Gerardus Vossius, was a Dutch classical scholar and theologian.
Gottfried Leibniz
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (sometimes von Leibniz) ( or (July 1, 1646 – November 14, 1716) was a Dutchman philosopher and mathematician.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (sometimes von Leibniz) ( or (July 1, 1646 – November 14, 1716) was a Dutchman philosopher and mathematician.
Grzegorz Knapski
Grzegorz Knapski (Knapiusz, Cnapius; 1561–1639) was a Polish Jesuit, teacher, philologist, lexicographer and writer.
Grzegorz Knapski (Knapiusz, Cnapius; 1561–1639) was a Polish Jesuit, teacher, philologist, lexicographer and writer.
Henri Valois
Henri Valois (September 10, 1603 in Paris – May 7, 1676 in Paris) or in classical circles, Henricus Valesius, was a philologist and a student of classical and ecclesiastical historians.
Henri Valois (September 10, 1603 in Paris – May 7, 1676 in Paris) or in classical circles, Henricus Valesius, was a philologist and a student of classical and ecclesiastical historians.
Hugo Grotius
Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic.
Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic.
Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton PRS (4 January 1643 – 31 March 1727 ) was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian.
Sir Isaac Newton PRS (4 January 1643 – 31 March 1727 ) was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian.
Isaac Vossius
Isaak Vossius, sometimes anglicised Isaac Voss was a Dutch scholar and manuscript collector.
Isaak Vossius, sometimes anglicised Isaac Voss was a Dutch scholar and manuscript collector.
Jacob Bidermann
Jacob Bidermann (1578 – August 20, 1627) was born in the Austrian (at that time) village of Ehingen, about 30 miles southwest of Ulm.
Jacob Bidermann (1578 – August 20, 1627) was born in the Austrian (at that time) village of Ehingen, about 30 miles southwest of Ulm.
Jacopo Gaddi
Jacopo Gaddi (c. 1600 - after 1658) was an Italian Neolatin and Italian writer from Florence.
Jacopo Gaddi (c. 1600 - after 1658) was an Italian Neolatin and Italian writer from Florence.
Jacques Auguste de Thou
Jacques Auguste de Thou was a French historian, book collector and president of the Parlement de Paris.
Jacques Auguste de Thou was a French historian, book collector and president of the Parlement de Paris.
Jan Gawiński
Jan z Wielomowic Gawiński, born about 1622, died probably in 1684, was a Polish baroque poet.
Jan z Wielomowic Gawiński, born about 1622, died probably in 1684, was a Polish baroque poet.
Jan Marek Marci
Jan Marek Marci (13 June 1595 – 10 April 1667), or Johannes (Ioannes) Marcus Marci, was a Bohemian doctor and scientist.
Jan Marek Marci (13 June 1595 – 10 April 1667), or Johannes (Ioannes) Marcus Marci, was a Bohemian doctor and scientist.
Janus Dousa
Janus Dousa Jan van der Does
Lord of Noordwyck (6 December 1545 – 8 October 1604), Dutch statesman, historian, poet and philologist, the first Librarian of Leiden University Library and ...
Janus Dousa Jan van der Does
Lord of Noordwyck (6 December 1545 – 8 October 1604), Dutch statesman, historian, poet and philologist, the first Librarian of Leiden University Library and ...
Jean Mabillon
Jean Mabillon was a French Benedictine monk and scholar, considered the founder of palaeography and diplomatics.
Jean Mabillon was a French Benedictine monk and scholar, considered the founder of palaeography and diplomatics.
Jesper Brochmand
Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand, bishop of Zealand; born at Køge, Zealand, August 5, 1585; died at Copenhagen April 19, 1652.
Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand, bishop of Zealand; born at Køge, Zealand, August 5, 1585; died at Copenhagen April 19, 1652.
Johann Conrad Dannhauer
Johann Conrad Dannhauer (b. at Köndringen (10 m. n. of Freiburg) 24 March 1603; d. at Strasburg 7 November 1666) Orthodox Lutheran theologian and teacher of Spener.
Johann Conrad Dannhauer (b. at Köndringen (10 m. n. of Freiburg) 24 March 1603; d. at Strasburg 7 November 1666) Orthodox Lutheran theologian and teacher of Spener.
Johann Franz Buddeus
Johann Franz Buddeus or Budde (sometimes Johannes Franciscus Buddeus), German Lutheran theologian and philosopher; born at Anklam, Swedish Pomerania, where his father was pastor, 25 ...
Johann Franz Buddeus or Budde (sometimes Johannes Franciscus Buddeus), German Lutheran theologian and philosopher; born at Anklam, Swedish Pomerania, where his father was pastor, 25 ...
Johann Friedrich Gronovius
Johann Friedrich Gronovius (the Latinized form of Gronow; September 8, 1611-December 28, 1671) was a German classical scholar and critic.
Johann Friedrich Gronovius (the Latinized form of Gronow; September 8, 1611-December 28, 1671) was a German classical scholar and critic.
Johann Friedrich König
Johann Friedrich König was a German Lutheran theologian.
Johann Friedrich König was a German Lutheran theologian.
Johann Gerhard
Johann Gerhard (October 17, 1582 – August 10, 1637) was a Lutheran church leader and Lutheran Scholastic theologian during the period of Orthodoxy.
Johann Gerhard (October 17, 1582 – August 10, 1637) was a Lutheran church leader and Lutheran Scholastic theologian during the period of Orthodoxy.
Johann Heermann
Johann Heermann (11 October 1585 – 17 February 1647) was a German poet and hymn-writer.
Johann Heermann (11 October 1585 – 17 February 1647) was a German poet and hymn-writer.
Johann Wilhelm Baier
Johann Wilhelm Baier (November 11, 1647 – October 19, 1695) was Lutheran theologian of the seventeenth century in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Johann Wilhelm Baier (November 11, 1647 – October 19, 1695) was Lutheran theologian of the seventeenth century in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Johannes Althusius
Johannes Althusius (1563 – August 12, 1638) was a jurist and Calvinist political philosopher.
Johannes Althusius (1563 – August 12, 1638) was a jurist and Calvinist political philosopher.
Johannes Andreas Quenstedt
Johannes Andreas Quenstedt (August 13, 1617 – May 22, 1688) was a German Lutheran dogmatician in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Johannes Andreas Quenstedt (August 13, 1617 – May 22, 1688) was a German Lutheran dogmatician in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Johannes Bertelius
Johannes Bertelius also Jean Bertels
1544 – June 19, 1607, abbot of Echternach and writer of a history of Luxembourg, was born in Leuven.
Johannes Bertelius also Jean Bertels
1544 – June 19, 1607, abbot of Echternach and writer of a history of Luxembourg, was born in Leuven.
Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (; December 27, 1571 – November 15, 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution.
Johannes Kepler (; December 27, 1571 – November 15, 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution.
Johannes Meursius
Johannes Meursius (van Meurs) (February 9, 1579 – September 20, 1639), Dutch classical scholar and antiquary, was born at Loosduinen, near the Hague.
Johannes Meursius (van Meurs) (February 9, 1579 – September 20, 1639), Dutch classical scholar and antiquary, was born at Loosduinen, near the Hague.
Johannes Musaeus
Johannes Musaeus (7 February 1613 – 4 May 1681) was a German Protestant theologian.
Johannes Musaeus (7 February 1613 – 4 May 1681) was a German Protestant theologian.
Johannes van den Driesche
Johannes van den Driesche or Drusius
Protestant divine, distinguished specially as an Orientalist, Christian Hebraist and exegete, was born at Oudenarde, in Flanders.
Johannes van den Driesche or Drusius
Protestant divine, distinguished specially as an Orientalist, Christian Hebraist and exegete, was born at Oudenarde, in Flanders.
John Barclay (poet)
John Barclay (Pont-à-Mousson, 28 January, 1582 — Rome, 15 August, 1621) was a Scottish writer, satirist and neo-Latin poet.
John Barclay (Pont-à-Mousson, 28 January, 1582 — Rome, 15 August, 1621) was a Scottish writer, satirist and neo-Latin poet.
John Milton
John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England.
John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England.
John Napier
John Napier of Merchiston (1550 – 4 April 1617) – also signed as Neper, Nepair – named Marvellous Merchiston, was a Scottish mathematician, physicist, astronomer & astrologer, and also ...
John Napier of Merchiston (1550 – 4 April 1617) – also signed as Neper, Nepair – named Marvellous Merchiston, was a Scottish mathematician, physicist, astronomer & astrologer, and also ...
Joseph Justus Scaliger
Joseph Justus Scaliger (August 5, 1540 – January 21, 1609) was a French religious leader and scholar, known for expanding the notion of classical history from Greek and Ancient Roman histo...
Joseph Justus Scaliger (August 5, 1540 – January 21, 1609) was a French religious leader and scholar, known for expanding the notion of classical history from Greek and Ancient Roman histo...
Kasper Drużbicki
Kasper Drużbicki or Gaspar Druzbicki (b.
Kasper Drużbicki or Gaspar Druzbicki (b.
Leonardus Lessius
Leonardus Lessius (Lenaert Leys; 1 October 1554, Brecht – 15 January 1623, Leuven) was a Jesuit moral theologian and a pioneer in business ethics.
Leonardus Lessius (Lenaert Leys; 1 October 1554, Brecht – 15 January 1623, Leuven) was a Jesuit moral theologian and a pioneer in business ethics.
Ludovico Antonio Muratori
Ludovico Antonio Muratori (October 21, 1672 – January 23, 1750) was an Italian historian, notable as a leading scholar of his age, and for his discovery of the Muratorian fragment, the earliest ...
Ludovico Antonio Muratori (October 21, 1672 – January 23, 1750) was an Italian historian, notable as a leading scholar of his age, and for his discovery of the Muratorian fragment, the earliest ...
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski (in Latin, Matthias Casimirus Sarbievius;Sarbiewo, Poland, 24 February 1595 – 2 April 1640, Warsaw, Poland), was Europe's most prominent Latin poet of the 17th ce...
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski (in Latin, Matthias Casimirus Sarbievius;Sarbiewo, Poland, 24 February 1595 – 2 April 1640, Warsaw, Poland), was Europe's most prominent Latin poet of the 17th ce...
Niccolò Cabeo
Niccolò Cabeo (February 26, 1586 – June 30, 1650) was an Italian Jesuit philosopher, theologian, engineer and mathematician.
Niccolò Cabeo (February 26, 1586 – June 30, 1650) was an Italian Jesuit philosopher, theologian, engineer and mathematician.
Nicolas Chorier
Nicolas Chorier (September 1, 1612 – August 14, 1692) was a French lawyer, writer, and historian.
Nicolas Chorier (September 1, 1612 – August 14, 1692) was a French lawyer, writer, and historian.
Nicolaus Mulerius
Nicolaus Mulerius (25 December 1564, Bruges – 5 September 1630, Groningen) was a professor of medicine and mathematics at the University of Groningen.
Nicolaus Mulerius (25 December 1564, Bruges – 5 September 1630, Groningen) was a professor of medicine and mathematics at the University of Groningen.
Nikolaes Heinsius the Elder
Nikolaes Heinsius the Elder (July 20, 1620 – 1681), Dutch classical scholar and poet, son of Daniel Heinsius, was born at Leiden.
Nikolaes Heinsius the Elder (July 20, 1620 – 1681), Dutch classical scholar and poet, son of Daniel Heinsius, was born at Leiden.
Ole Worm
Ole Worm (pronounced "Olə Vorm") (May 13, 1588 – August 31, 1655), who often went by the Latinized form of his name Olaus Wormius, was a Danish physician and antiquary.
Ole Worm (pronounced "Olə Vorm") (May 13, 1588 – August 31, 1655), who often went by the Latinized form of his name Olaus Wormius, was a Danish physician and antiquary.
Pedro de Torres Rámila
Pedro de Torres Rámila (Latin: Petro de Torres Ramilae) (Vilarcayo, Burgos, 1583—Alcalá de Henares, 1658) was a Spanish poet, satirist and Renaissance humanist.
Pedro de Torres Rámila (Latin: Petro de Torres Ramilae) (Vilarcayo, Burgos, 1583—Alcalá de Henares, 1658) was a Spanish poet, satirist and Renaissance humanist.
Petrus Cunaeus
Petrus Cunaeus was the pen name of the Dutch Christian scholar Peter van der Kun.
Petrus Cunaeus was the pen name of the Dutch Christian scholar Peter van der Kun.
Petrus Scriverius
Petrus Scriverius, the Latinized form of Peter Schrijver or Schryver (12 January 1576 - 30 April 1660) was a Dutch writer and scholar on the history of Holland and Belgium.
Petrus Scriverius, the Latinized form of Peter Schrijver or Schryver (12 January 1576 - 30 April 1660) was a Dutch writer and scholar on the history of Holland and Belgium.
Philipp Clüver
Philipp Clüver (also Klüwer, Cluwer, or Cluvier, Latinized as Philippus Cluverius and Philippi Cluverii) (1580, Danzig – 31 December 1622, Leiden) was an Early Mode...
Philipp Clüver (also Klüwer, Cluwer, or Cluvier, Latinized as Philippus Cluverius and Philippi Cluverii) (1580, Danzig – 31 December 1622, Leiden) was an Early Mode...
Philipp Jakob Spener
Philipp Jakob Spener (January 13, 1635, Rappoltsweiler – February 5, 1705, Berlin) was a German Christian theologian known as the "Father of Pietism.
Philipp Jakob Spener (January 13, 1635, Rappoltsweiler – February 5, 1705, Berlin) was a German Christian theologian known as the "Father of Pietism.
Philippe Le Sueur de Petiville
Philippe Le Sueur, sieur de Petiville (31 March 1607 – 24 December 1657), is a neo-Latin French poet.
Philippe Le Sueur, sieur de Petiville (31 March 1607 – 24 December 1657), is a neo-Latin French poet.
Philippus a Sanctissima Trinitate
Philippus a Sanctissima Trinitate was a French-born discalced Carmelite monk.
Philippus a Sanctissima Trinitate was a French-born discalced Carmelite monk.
Pierre Gassendi
Pierre Gassendi (January 22, 1592 – October 24, 1655) was a French philosopher, priest, scientist, astronomer, and mathematician.
Pierre Gassendi (January 22, 1592 – October 24, 1655) was a French philosopher, priest, scientist, astronomer, and mathematician.
Piotr Skarga
Piotr Skarga (Lithuanian: Petras Skarga - February 2, 1536 – September 27, 1612; actual name: Piotr Powęski; referred to in some English sources as Peter Skarga) was a Polish Jesuit...
Piotr Skarga (Lithuanian: Petras Skarga - February 2, 1536 – September 27, 1612; actual name: Piotr Powęski; referred to in some English sources as Peter Skarga) was a Polish Jesuit...
René Descartes
René Descartes ; was a French philosopher and writer who spent most of his adult life in the Dutch Republic.
René Descartes ; was a French philosopher and writer who spent most of his adult life in the Dutch Republic.
Richard Cumberland (philosopher)
Richard Cumberland (July 15, 1631 – October 9, 1718) was an English philosopher, and bishop of Peterborough from 1691.
Richard Cumberland (July 15, 1631 – October 9, 1718) was an English philosopher, and bishop of Peterborough from 1691.
Rupertus Meldenius
Rupertus Meldenius, aka Peter Meiderlin, also called Peter Meuderlinus (born March 22, 1582 in Oberacker in Maulbronn; died June 1, 1651 in Augsburg) was a Lutheran theologian and educator.
Rupertus Meldenius, aka Peter Meiderlin, also called Peter Meuderlinus (born March 22, 1582 in Oberacker in Maulbronn; died June 1, 1651 in Augsburg) was a Lutheran theologian and educator.
Salomo Glassius
Salomo Glassius (Salomon Glaß; 20 May 1593 – 27 July 1656) was a German theologian and biblical critic born at Sondershausen, in the principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.
Salomo Glassius (Salomon Glaß; 20 May 1593 – 27 July 1656) was a German theologian and biblical critic born at Sondershausen, in the principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.
Samuel von Pufendorf
Baron Samuel von Pufendorf (January 8, 1632 – October 13, 1694) was a German jurist, political philosopher, economist, statesman, and historian.
Baron Samuel von Pufendorf (January 8, 1632 – October 13, 1694) was a German jurist, political philosopher, economist, statesman, and historian.
Szymon Okolski
Szymon Okolski (1580–1653), also known as Simon Okolski, was a well-known Polish-Lithuanian historian, theologian, and specialist in heraldry.
Szymon Okolski (1580–1653), also known as Simon Okolski, was a well-known Polish-Lithuanian historian, theologian, and specialist in heraldry.
Szymon Starowolski
Szymon Starowolski (1588 – 1656; Simon Starovolscius) was a writer, scholar and historian in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Szymon Starowolski (1588 – 1656; Simon Starovolscius) was a writer, scholar and historian in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Szymon Szymonowic
Szymon Szymonowic (in Latin, Simon Simonides; in Armenian, Շիմոն Շիմոնովիչ; also, in Polish, "Szymonowicz" and "Bendoński"; born Lwów, 24 October 1558 – died 5 May 1629, Czarnięcin, near Z...
Szymon Szymonowic (in Latin, Simon Simonides; in Armenian, Շիմոն Շիմոնովիչ; also, in Polish, "Szymonowicz" and "Bendoński"; born Lwów, 24 October 1558 – died 5 May 1629, Czarnięcin, near Z...
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679), in some older texts Thomas Hobbs of Malmsbury, was an English philosopher, best known today for his work on political philosophy.
Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679), in some older texts Thomas Hobbs of Malmsbury, was an English philosopher, best known today for his work on political philosophy.
Thomas Hyde
Thomas Hyde (29 June 1636 – 18 February 1703) was an English orientalist.
Thomas Hyde (29 June 1636 – 18 February 1703) was an English orientalist.
Ulrik Huber
Ulrik Huber (March 13, 1636, Dokkum - November 8, 1694, Franeker), also known as Ulrich Huber or Ulricus Huber, was a professor of law at the University of Franeker and a political p...
Ulrik Huber (March 13, 1636, Dokkum - November 8, 1694, Franeker), also known as Ulrich Huber or Ulricus Huber, was a professor of law at the University of Franeker and a political p...
Wespazjan Kochowski
Wespazjan (Vespasian) Kochowski (coat of arms: Nieczuja) (born in 1633 in Gaj, now non existing village near Waśniów in Sandomierz Land, died on June 6, 1700 in Kraków) was one of the most noted...
Wespazjan (Vespasian) Kochowski (coat of arms: Nieczuja) (born in 1633 in Gaj, now non existing village near Waśniów in Sandomierz Land, died on June 6, 1700 in Kraków) was one of the most noted...
Willem Piso
Willem Piso was a Dutch physician and naturalist who participated as an expedition doctor in Dutch Brazil from 1637 - 1644, sponsored by Earl Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen and the Du...
Willem Piso was a Dutch physician and naturalist who participated as an expedition doctor in Dutch Brazil from 1637 - 1644, sponsored by Earl Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen and the Du...
William Harvey
William Harvey (1 April 1578 – 3 June 1657) was an English physician who was the first person to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped ...
William Harvey (1 April 1578 – 3 June 1657) was an English physician who was the first person to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped ...