philosopher
Elisabeth of the Palatinate.
German princess, philosopher, and Calvinist (1618–1680)
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About Elisabeth of the Palatinate
Elisabeth of the Palatinate, also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia, Princess Elisabeth of the Palatinate, or Princess-Abbess of Herford Abbey, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart. Elisabeth of the Palatinate was a philosopher best known for her correspondence with René Descartes. She was critical of Descartes' dualistic metaphysics and her work anticipated the metaphysical concerns of later philosophers.
Everything about Elisabeth of the Palatinate →- Occupation
- philosopher, writer, abbess
- Position held
- abbot
- Citizenship
- Electoral Palatinate
- Born
- December 26, 1618
- Died
- February 11, 1680, February 8, 1680