1659 (AD 1659) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1659 (AD 1659) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1659 (AD 1659) (2)

Abel Tasman (Died: 1659-10-10) — Dutch explorer famed for charting Tasmania and New Zealand for the VOC.
Henry Purcell (Born: 1659-09-10) — Master English Baroque composer, celebrated for opera and songs.