René Descartes — Cartesius Character Profile

About René Descartes

French philosopher and mathematician, father of modern rationalist thought.

René Descartes — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Analytical geometry, Rationalist philosophy, Scientific method, Mathematical deduction

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 10/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Affiliations

• French Academy of Sciences

Quick Facts about René Descartes

Education

Prytanée National Militaire, Leiden University, Utrecht University, collège Henri-IV de La Flèche

Occupation

astronomer, writer, military personnel

Manner of Death

Natural causes

René Descartes's Known Relations

• Joachim Descartes — Father
• Jeanne Brochard — Mother
• Descartés — Child
• Pierre Descartes — Sibling
• Catherine Descartes — Relative
• Gilles-François Boulduc — Student
• René Fédé — Student
• Helena Jans van der Strom — Unmarried partner
• French Academy of Sciences — Member of

Character Facts

Played by

Ugo Cardea

Appears in

Cartesius (1974)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• René Descartes — mentor — Isaak Beeckman (Kenneth Belton)
• René Descartes — colleague — Constantin Huygens (Renato Montalbano)

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Cartesius

More characters from Cartesius

• Constantin Huygens (Renato Montalbano)
• Elezac (Anne Pouchie)
• Astronomo Ciprus (Vernon Dobtcheff)
• Brandaccio (Joshua Sinclair)
• Guez de Balzac (Claude Berthy)
• Isaak Beeckman (Kenneth Belton)