Copernicus

By Musiclover19045
  • Feb 9, 1473

    Nicolaus Copernicus was born

    Copernicus is the youngest son of a merchant of the same name, and his wife Barbara Watzenrode.
  • Feb 25, 1483

    His father dies and his uncle takes over

    At age 10, Copernicus' father dies and his uncle, Lucas Watzenrode takes him ubder his own protection
  • Oct 22, 1491

    University of Krakow

    Studied Art
  • Period: Oct 22, 1491 to Feb 27, 1495

    As a student of the Krakow Academy, Copernicus was introduced to astronomy, medicine, arithmetic and geometry.

  • May 5, 1497

    began astronomical observations

  • Nov 11, 1503

    Granted degree of Canon Law; began heliocentric theory

  • Mar 29, 1512

    Uncle dies

  • 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

    copernicus dies

    he died of a stroke at the age of 70