Famous People Who Died In 1645

Discover the most famous people died who died in the year 1645. This list includes people like Miyamoto Musashi, Emilia Lanier, Nur Jahan, Michael I of Russia, Hugo Grotius and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include political leaders, poets, emperors & kings and explorers who died in 1645. This list includes people from England and many more countries.
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Miyamoto Musashi
(Japanese Swordsman and Philosopher Who Became Popular Through His Unique Double-Bladed Swordsmanship)
Miyamoto Musashi
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Birthdate: 1584 AD
Birthplace: Harima Province, Japan
Died: June 13

Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, writer, strategist, and philosopher. Widely regarded as a Kensei, Musashi became famous through his stories of bravery, which involves his undefeated streak of 61 duels. He is also credited with founding the Niten Ichi-ryū school of swordsmanship. His life has inspired several films, TV series, stage plays, and video games.

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Nur Jahan
(Mughal Emperor Jahangir's Wife Who Exerted Immense Political Influence)
Nur Jahan
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Birthdate: 1577 AD
Birthplace: Kandahar, Afghanistan
Died: December 17

Mughal empress and the 20th wife of Emperor Jahangir, Nur Jahan is remembered for her political influence. Though nothing concrete is known about her childhood, it is known that she was initially married to Mughal official Sher Afgan Khan who died in a battle. Jahangir’s reckless lifestyle made her dominate the political scene.

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Hugo Grotius
(Dutch Lawyer, Philosopher and Diplomat Known for His Significant Philosophical Contributions to the Field of International Law)
Hugo Grotius
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Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: April 10, 1583
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Delft, Netherlands
Died: August 28

Best known for his iconic book De jure belli ac pacis, or The Rights of War and Peace, Hugo Grotius was a Dutch humanist and author, who had also been a jurist. Due to his involvement in the Calvinist debate, he was exiled to France, where he penned most of his significant works.

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Michael I of Russia
Michael I of Russia
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Birthdate: July 12, 1596
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Moscow
Died: July 12
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Francisco de Quevedo
(Spanish Politician and One of the Greatest Poets of the Spanish Golden Age)
Francisco de Quevedo
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 14, 1580
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Died: September 8

Spanish nobleman, politician and writer Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Santibáñez Villegas, KOS of the Baroque era is counted among the most prominent writers of Spain's Golden Age. Quevedo adhered to the conceptismo style compared to his lifelong rival, Luis de Góngora’s culteranismo style. His notable works include the picaresque novel El Buscón and the satirical prose Los Sueños.

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William Laud
(Archbishop of Canterbury (1633–1645))
William Laud
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Birthdate: October 7, 1573
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Died: January 10
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Nur Jahan
(Empress)
Nur Jahan
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Birthdate: May 31, 1577
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kandahar, Afghanistan
Died: December 18

Nur Jahan was the chief consort of Mughal emperor Jahangir. She reigned as Badshah Begum of the empire from 1620 to 1627. Nur Jahan is often credited with influencing Jahangir's decisions for much of his reign. She is also remembered for her strength and courage and her skills in hunting ferocious tigers. Her life has inspired many books and movies.

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Emilia Lanier
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1569
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bishopsgate, London, England
Died: March 31
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Sultan Agung of Mataram
(The Third Sultan of Mataram (1613 – 1645))
Sultan Agung of Mataram
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Birthdate: 1593 AD
Birthplace: Kotagede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Died: 1645 AD

Sultan Agung of Mataram reigned as the third Sultan of Mataram from 1613 to 1645. An able administrator and skilled soldier, Sultan Agung conquered several neighboring states and expanded his kingdom to its greatest military and territorial power. Sultan Agung of Mataram’s life and career have inspired several literary works in Indonesia and he has been declared a national hero.  

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Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset
(Politician)
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1587 AD
Birthplace: Wrington, Somerset, England
Died: July 17
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Anthony van Diemen
(Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1636 - 1645))
Anthony van Diemen
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1593 AD
Birthplace: Culemborg, Netherlands
Died: April 19

Anthony van Diemen was a Dutch colonial governor. His nine-year period as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies proved to be important for the success of the Dutch East India Company. Anthony van Diemen expanded the power of the Dutch East India Company throughout South-East Asia and helped establish the Dutch power in Ceylon via Trincomalee.  

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Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares
(Spanish Minister and a Royal Favorite of Philip IV)
Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 6, 1587
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Died: July 22
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William Lawes
(Composer)
William Lawes
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 1602 AD
Birthplace: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Died: September 24
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Lionel Cranfield, 1st Earl of Middlesex
(Merchant)
Lionel Cranfield, 1st Earl of Middlesex
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1575 AD
Birthplace: London, England
Died: August 6
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William Lithgow
(Traveler)
William Lithgow
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1585 AD
Birthplace: Lanark, Scotland
Died: 1645 AD
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Franz von Mercy
(General)
Franz von Mercy
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1590 AD
Birthplace: Longwy, France
Died: August 3
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Takuan Sōhō
(Priest)
Takuan Sōhō
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 24, 1573
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tajima, Japan
Died: December 27
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Richard Baker
(Politician)
Richard Baker
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1568 AD
Birthplace: Sissinghurst, England
Died: February 18
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William Browne
(Poet)
William Browne
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1590 AD
Birthplace: Tavistock, England
Died: 1645 AD
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William Strode
(Politician)
William Strode
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1598 AD
Birthplace: England
Died: September 9
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Dakodonou
(Monarch)
Dakodonou
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Birthplace: Dahomey
Died: 1645 AD