Rene Descartesby; Ashlyn Sander

Rene DescartesRene 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.

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”

Facts

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

Rene Descartes life

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           

Famous Quote