People Who Died in 1715
Mary Somerset
Duchess of Beaufort contributed significantly to botany in the 17th century. Active during a time of botanical exploration and study, facilitated the introduction of various plant species to England and supported the development of botanical gardens. Engaged in cultivating and studying rare plants, which contributed to the scientific understanding of horticulture during that era. Worked closely with notable botanists of the time and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Society of Botanists.
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Reigned from 1643 to 1715 as the monarch of France. Centralized power and established absolute monarchy. Strengthened the economy and military of France, promoting arts and culture during the period known as the Grand Siècle. Constructed the Palace of Versailles, becoming a symbol of royal luxury and authority. Known for his statement, "L'état, c'est moi" (I am the state), reflecting his belief in royal absolutism.
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An explorer and naturalist, significant for voyages across the Pacific and Australian coasts. First to circumnavigate the globe three times, contributing to navigation and natural history documentation. Worked as a privateer, capturing Spanish ships during the late 17th century. His writings include detailed observations on geology, botany, and anthropology, and established himself as a pioneer of the field of ethnography.
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Contributed significantly to mathematics and theology during the 17th century. Worked on the foundations of analytic geometry and established principles of mathematical logic. Engaged in debates about the nature of numbers and the validity of mathematical proofs. Authored several works that influenced subsequent thinkers, intertwining theological concepts with mathematical ideas.
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