Map europe 1500

Scientific Revolution

  • Period: Jan 1, 1550 to

    Scientific Revolution

  • Nicolas Copernicus
    Feb 12, 1553

    Nicolas Copernicus

    Publishes "Revolutionibus Erbium Coelestium".
    He sets the heliocentric theory
  • Galileo Galilei

    Galileo Galilei

    He expounds fully on this demonstration years later in his 1638 "Discourse on Two New Sciences" LLC, S. (2016). The scientific revolution (1550-1700). Retrieved August 12, 2016, from http://m.sparknotes.com/history/european/scientificrevolution/timeline.html
  • Invention of the Telescope

    Invention of the Telescope

    The telescope (sometime translated as 'spyglass') is invented in the Netherlands; it employs a convex objective lens and a concave eyepiece. Hatch, R. A. (2002). Timeline - scientific revolution: Chronological Timeline: Copernicus to Newton - Dr Robert A. Hatch - the scientific revolution home page - all rights reserved. Retrieved August 12, 2016, from http://users.clas.ufl.edu/ufhatch/pages/03-Sci-Rev/SCI-REV-Home/05-sr-lng-timeline.htm
  • Alchemy

    Alchemy

    Newton concentrated and sustained interest in alchemy.
  • Isaac Newton

    Isaac Newton

    Sir Isaac Newton's work was the capstone of the Scientific Revolution, utilizing the advances made before him in mathematics, astronomy, and physics to derive a comprehensive understanding of the physical world. LLC, S. (2016). The scientific revolution (1550-1700). Retrieved August 12, 2016, from http://m.sparknotes.com/history/european/scientificrevolution/section8.rhtml
  • Witch hunting

    Witch hunting

    Over 7,000 women were executed for witchcraft in Europe between 1550 and 1700, largely in association with the various theological battles of the Reformation.

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