Born in 1659

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Born in 1659

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Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Henry Purcell Composer c. 1659 21-Nov-1695 Dido and Aeneas

William Wollaston Philosopher 26-Mar-1659 29-Oct-1724 The Religion of Nature Delineated

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