The Enlightenment By pandalokss Period: Nov 23, 1610 to Nov 23, 1792 The Enlightenment Feb 1, 1632 Galileo's First Major Event Galileo's major work even was published and resulted in Galiloes conviction of heresy and life time house arrest. Feb 1, 1633 Galileo's Trial Galileo was put to trial for supicion of heresy.