Graves

  • Nicolaus Copernicus
    Jan 1, 1543

    Nicolaus Copernicus

    He created the heliocentric model of the universe. The church disaproved of his idea. He was ex-communicated out of the church.
  • Francis Bacon

    Francis Bacon

    Invented the scientific method. Became influential with his work. Contributed to the scientific revolution and science in general
  • Galileo Galilei

    Galileo Galilei

    Agreed with the heliocentric model of Copernicus. Used telescope. Confirmed the idea.
  • Rene Descartes

    Rene Descartes

    Influenced Mathematics. Revolutionised geometry. invented the term of emotions.
  • Isaac Newton

    Isaac Newton

    Created the laws of gravity. Made the laws of motion. He observed other celestia bodies.
  • John Locke

    John Locke

    He inspired Thomas Jefferson in the delaration of Idependence. Created ideas of socialism. His writings influenced other enlitenment thinkers.
  • Montesquieu

    Montesquieu

    He was a political philospher. He had the theory of separation of powers. He popularized the term "Feudalism."