1. Leaves Egmond for Sweden

    · Egmond, North Holland, Netherlands

    Leaves Egmond for Sweden
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    Descartes departed his long-term Dutch base aboard a vessel bound north after accepting Queen Christina's invitation. The source supplies the month but not the departure day or precise embarkation point.

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