Galileo

Galileo Galilei by: Jeanluc and Shaelyn

By wolverine2011
  • Date of birth
    Feb 15, 1564

    Date of birth

    Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, Duchy of Florence, Italia
  • Appointed as math professor

    Appointed as math professor

    Galileo was appointed Professor of Mathematics at the University of Padua. Remained as such for 18 years.
  • First daughter (by mistress)

    First daughter (by mistress)

    Maria Celeste his oldest daughter was born. (became nun)
  • Second daughter (by mistress)

    Second daughter (by mistress)

    Livia his second daughter was born. (also became nun)
  • Claim to fame

    Claim to fame

    Created thermoter which used the expansion and contrsaction of gas inside of a glass bulb.
  • Only son (by mistress)

    Only son (by mistress)

    Vincenzo his only son was born. (became Lutenist)
  • Date of death

    Date of death

    Galileo Galilei died at the age of 77 in Arceti, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italy Cause of death due to a fever and heart palitations.