Philosophers in South Holland

The atlas holds 3 people and 6 moments here, from 1466 to 1688. The most recorded lives are Desiderius Erasmus, René Descartes and John Locke.

Notable people

1. Desiderius Erasmus

   from 1466 to 1488

   4 moments here

   Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, theologian, editor, and author. Erasmus was born in the Burgundian Netherlands, educated in the Low…

2. René Descartes

   in 1628

   1 moment here

   French philosopher, mathematician, and natural philosopher whose methodic doubt, mind-body distinction, analytic techniques, and mechanical account…

3. John Locke

   in 1688

   1 moment here

   English philosopher, physician, and political writer. Locke was born in Somerset, educated in London and Oxford, served Lord Shaftesbury in London,…

Moments

1. 1466 Birth in Rotterdam Desiderius Erasmus
2. 1476 Childhood move to Gouda Desiderius Erasmus
3. 1487 Novitiate at Stein Desiderius Erasmus
4. 1488 Profession of vows at Stein Desiderius Erasmus
5. 1628 Reunites with Beeckman at Dordrecht René Descartes
6. 1688 Residence in Rotterdam John Locke

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