Cartesius

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Latin

Etymology

Derived from Middle French Descartes, one of several surnames originating in the Reformation period denoting support for the compromise of religious charters for each municipality, indicating adherence to a Catholic or Protestant denomination. Compare also the surname of his mother Brochard and the Germanic variant Broschart, corresponding to pro- (for, supporting, on behalf of) +‎ charta (charter).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Cartesius m sg (genitive Cartesiī or Cartesī); second declension

  1. a surname famously held by:
    1. René Descartes latinized to Renatus Cartesius

Declension

Second-declension noun, singular only.

1Found in older Latin (until the Augustan Age).