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RenE
Descartes
 
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Previous Mathematician
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RenE Descartes (1596-1650)
French

He was a philosopher and mathematician.
He famously stated “I think, therefore I am.”
Descartes introduced Cartesian co- ordinates,
much used in mathematics and map making.

The French for map is carte and hence we get cartography.

Links:

Descartes on Wikipedia
Descartes on St Andrews Uni

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