Historical Events Dec 27 Dutch troops capture Madurees prince Trunudjojo in Java Famous Birthdays Dec 10 Willem Maurits, Dutch count of Nassau and governor of Zeeuws-Flanders, born in The Hague (d. 1753) Dec 24 Domenico Natale Sarro, Italian composer, born in Trani, Italy (d. 1744) Famous Deaths Thomas Hobbes Dec 4 Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher (Leviathan), dies of a stroke at 91 Philosopher Thomas Hobbes Dec 17 Don Juan, ruler of Spain, dies Dec 20 Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen (Maurits House), dies at 75 Dec 26 John van de Cappelle, Amsterdam landscape painter, dies at 53 Dec 31 Giovanni Alfonso Borelli, Italian physiologist and physicist (b. 1608) 1678 History by Year 1680 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90
Thomas HobbesThomas Hobbes
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