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Rene Descartes. by; Ashlyn Sander. Rene Descartes. Rene was born on March 31, 1596 in La Haye, France Rene’s mother died when he was only 1 so he and his and sister, Pierre and Jeanne were raised by their grandmother. Rene died on February 11,1650. Facts.
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Rene Descartes by; Ashlyn Sander
Rene Descartes Rene was born on March 31, 1596 in La Haye, France Rene’s mother died when he was only 1 so he and his and sister, Pierre and Jeanne were raised by their grandmother. Rene died on February 11,1650.
Facts • Rene was the first modern philosopher. • Rene was a volunteer in the Dutch Army for 11 years. • Rene was called the “Father of Modern Philosophy”
Rene Descartes life • Rene’s mother died when he was 1. • Rene’s father was a lawyer and a magistrate. • In 1616, he began the study of law at University of Poitiers • In 1649, Queen Christina of Sweden persuaded Descartes to come to Stockholm. On February 11, 1650, after only a few months in that cold climate, he died of pneumonia
Famous Quote • If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” • - RENE DESCARTES