- Jan 28 Alfonso Marsh, English composer and lutenist, born in London (d. 1681) baptismal date
- Apr 9 Johann Kaspar Kerll, German composer, born in Adorf, Germany (d. 1693)
- Jun 13 Fidel Molitor, Swiss composer, born in Wil (d. 1685)
- Aug 26 Thomas Bullis, English composer (baptized) (d. 1708)
- Sep 6 Pierre Verdier, French composer working in Sweden, born in Paris (d. 1706)