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Jan 1, 1543
New View of the universe
Nicholas Copernicus discovered the Sun centered universe. It became contreversal at his time. -
Period: Jan 1, 1543 to
Enlightment Timespan
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Novum Organum
Novum Organum which Francis bacon published originially titled the Novum Organum Scientiarum. This is reference to Aristotle's work Organon. -
The Church codemns Galileo's teaching
Galileo's scientific discoveries put him in direct conflict with the church. He was place under house arrest for the remainder of his life. -
Royal Academy of Science founded in France
Established in Paris in 1666 lead by Louis XIV -
Isaac Newton publshes the Principia
Principia also known as Philisophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica. Its about time, force, and motion -
Diderot becomes editor of the Encyclopedia
Diderot wrote the Encyclopedia and became famous, he became recognized as a powerful writers of the day -
James Wolfe dies in battle outside Quebec, Canada
James Wolfe died in September 13, 1759 during war -
The Seven Years' War ends
The Seven Years of war ended in 1763. The war took place in Europe, North America, Central America, The West African coast, India, and the Philippines. -
American colonies declare independence from Britain.
On July 4 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. -
The Constitution of the United States is ratified by nine states
It was ratified on September 17, 1787
