Henricus Regius

Henricus Regius, born Hendrik de Roy, was a Dutch philosopher, physician, and professor of medicine. He was born in Utrecht on July 29, 1598, and died in Utrecht on February 19, 1679. Regius studied liberal arts at the University of Franeker and medicine at Groningen University, Leiden University, the Universities of Montpellier, and Padua. He was a strong advocate for Cartesianism, maintaining frequent correspondence with René Descartes. His notable work includes the natural philosophy textbook, "Fundamenta Physices".