Nicolaus Copernicus By onceonly Feb 19, 1473 Nicolaus Copernicus born Period: Feb 19, 1473 to May 24, 1543 Life Period: Feb 19, 1473 to May 24, 1543 He did many things between this time, most we don't know the exact date or year or both Jun 3, 1491 enrolled in the university of Cracow May 24, 1543 he died of a stroke