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René Descartes

Born on March 31, 1596

430

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The 431st anniversary falls on March 31, 2027, in 178 days.

René Descartes ( day-KART, also DAY-kart; French:; 31 March 1596 – 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist whose work was foundational to mathematics and modern philosophy.

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