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Feb 19, 1473
Born
Torun, Poland -
Period: Feb 19, 1473 to May 24, 1543
Nicolaus Copernicus Life
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Oct 22, 1491
University of Krakow Studied Art
Studying the arts -
May 5, 1497
Elected canon and began astronomical observations
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Nov 11, 1503
Granted degree of Canon Law; began heliocentric theory
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Apr 15, 1514
Wrote an initial outline of his heliocentric theory
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Apr 30, 1543
Publication of Six Books Concerning the Revolutions of the Heavenly Orbs
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May 24, 1543
Death