Nicolaus Copernicus Life Timeline

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  • Feb 19, 1473

    Born

    Torun, Poland
  • Period: Feb 19, 1473 to May 24, 1543

    Nicolaus Copernicus Life

  • Oct 22, 1491

    University of Krakow Studied Art

    Studying the arts
  • May 5, 1497

    Elected canon and began astronomical observations

  • Nov 11, 1503

    Granted degree of Canon Law; began heliocentric theory

  • Apr 15, 1514

    Wrote an initial outline of his heliocentric theory

  • Apr 30, 1543

    Publication of Six Books Concerning the Revolutions of the Heavenly Orbs

  • May 24, 1543

    Death