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René Descartes
Birth: Mar. 31, 1596
Death: Feb. 11, 1650

Philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer. He has been dubbed the "Father of Modern Philosophy." Originally buried in Stockholm, his remains were later taken to France. His brain resides in the Musée de l'Homme in Paris. (bio by: Garver Graver) 

 
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Adolf Fredriks kyrkogård *
Stockholm
Stockholms Lan, Sweden
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René Descartes: Sir, you will be remembered as a highly influential French philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer and also dubbed the "Father of Modern Philosophy,"thank you for your genius, happy birthday!
- MFPS
 Added: Mar. 31, 2012

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René Descartes: Sir, you will be remembered as a highly influential French philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer and also dubbed the "Father of Modern Philosophy,"thank you for your genius, happy birthday!
- MFPS
 Added: Mar. 31, 2011
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