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Period: Jan 1, 1473 to
Scientific Revolution
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Feb 19, 1473
Copernicus is Born
Born in Torun, Poland. His parents were Nicolaus and Barbara Koppernigk. -
May 23, 1542
On The Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres is published.
Published right before Copernicus's Death. Dedicated to Pope Paul III He apologizes in advance for writing it. -
Giordano Burned at stake.
Burned for Heresy, Which was considered illeagle at the time. After his death he gained a lot of fame, people considered him a Martyr for free thought. -
Kepler publishes Astronomia Nova
COntains the results of Kepler's 10 year research on the Motion of Mars, Also included his first two laws. -
Galileo's Starry Messanger
Galileo publishes his "Starry Messanger. -
Copernicus's Book Banned
The catholic Church banned His book because they wanted some things in it to be corrected, -
Thirty Year War Breaks out
Fought mainly in Modern Day Germany. Involved several European countries. The exact reason for the was is not clear, but a main point was the religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics. -
Trial of Galileo
The catholic church Did not like Galileos Heliocentric theory of the universe, for it went against the religious beleifs. He was put under house arrest for the rest of his life. -
Newton publishes Philosopiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
Newton publishes Philosopiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
It is recognized as the greatest science book ever written. -
Newton Dies.
Newton Dies of Mercury Poisoning.
