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Meeting Isaac Beeckman

France · Humanities / Philosophy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1618Date range
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Chronological records

1618

Rene Descartes1618

Breda · Humanities / Philosophy

Descartes meets Isaac Beeckman, who renews his interest in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Rene Descartes1618

Breda · Humanities / Philosophy

Descartes met Isaac Beeckman in Breda and renewed his commitment to mathematical investigation.

Names involved

Rene Descartes

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