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Isaac Beeckman, Dutch scientist and philosopher (died 1637)

Isaac Beeckman

Dutch philosopher and scientist (1588–1637)

Isaac Beeckman was a Dutch philosopher and scientist, who, through his studies and contact with leading natural philosophers, may have "virtually given birth to modern atomism".
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December 10

Day of the year

December 10 is the 344th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 21 days remain until the end of the year.
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