René Descartes

Philosopher

Birthday March 31, 1596

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Indre-et-Loire, France

DEATH DATE Feb 11, 1650 (53)

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About

Dealt in reason through meditations. He famously claimed, "I think therefore I am." He was considered to be the Father of Modern Philosophy.

Before Fame

He was not expected to survive at birth. He studied law at the University of Poitiers in accordance with his father's wishes.

Trivia

His innovations in mathematics influenced how graphing was done. In1629, he joined the University of Franeker to study under Adriaan Metius.

Family Life

His mother died when he was only one. He had a daughter named Francine Descartes.

Associated With

He was one of the major players during the Scientific Revolution along with Galileo Galilei.