1. Enrolls at Leiden University

    · Leiden University, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

    Enrolls at Leiden University
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    Using the name Poitevin, Descartes enrolled at Leiden and studied mathematics with Jacobus Golius and astronomy with Martin Hortensius. Coordinates represent the historic university area.

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