1397 On this day in history birth of sejong the Great of Joseon, ruler of Korea (d. 1450) 

1501 Marcellus II, [Marcello Cervini], Italy, humanist/Pope (1555, 22 days) was born on this day in history. 

1581 On this day in history birth of frans Francken, the Younger, painter 

1606 On this day in history birth of lorenzo Lippi, [Perlone Zipoli], poet/painter 

1638 On this day in history birth of henry Capell, 1st Baron Capell, First Lord of the British Admiralty (d. 1696) 

1713 On this day in history birth of charles Batteux, French philosopher (d. 1780) 

1758 Maximilien Robespierre, Arras Fr, French revolutionary/avocat (1781) was born on this day in history. 

1759 Francois GJS Andrieux, French writer/politician was born on this day in history. 
