Rene Descartes: French Philosopher, Mathematician and Scientist (1596-1650) March 31, 1596, Le Haye, (now called “Descartes”).  France, 2:00 AM, LMT (Source: Barbault who believes he had Capricorn rising. Old File gives 2:15 AM, LMT.) A time of approximately 1:54 AM would appropriately place his Sun in the third house, but there are other equally important considerations which suggest a time slightly later than 2:00 am.. A time of 2:04:48 chosen as suggested rectification. Died of pneumonia, on February 11, 1650, …
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