Oct 7 Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (1630-37), dies at 50 Oct 14 Gabriello Chiabrera, Italian poet, dies at 86 Oct 21 Laurens Reael, Dutch vice-governor of Ambon, poet, and admiral, dies at 54 Oct 28 Foppe van Aitzema, diplomat, dies at about 57 1636 Famous Deaths by Year 1638