The Scientific Revolution

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  • Jan 1, 1543

    Copernicus publishes "On the Revolution of the Celestial Spheres"

    Copernicus publishes "On the Revolution of the Celestial Spheres"
    Copernicus lived from 1473 until 1543. He is considered one of the catalysts of hte scientific revolution due to his work outlining a theory of a heliocentic solar system. Although it would not be accepted upon arrival, it would eventually be proven by Newton.
  • Jan 1, 1543

    Andreas Vesalius publishes "On the Structure of the Human Body"

    Andreas Vesalius publishes "On the Structure of the Human Body"
    Andreas Vesalius lived from 1514 until 1564. He was an anatomist, physician, and author of the scientific revolution. He created a book with complete illustrations of the human body, an accomplishment which would not have been possible without many other advances of the scientific revolution.

  • Kepler's works are published in "Astronomia Nova"

    Kepler's works are published in "Astronomia Nova"
    Johann Kepler lived from 1571 until 1630. He developed ideas on the eliptical orbits of the planets and supported Copernicus's idea of a heliocentric solar system. He also created a refracting telescope.

  • William Harvey publishes "De Motu Cordis"

    William Harvey publishes "De Motu Cordis"
    William Harvey lived from 1578 until 1657. He is well known for his work with the human heart and figuring out how it works. Without a microscope, he managed to accurately theorize the functions of blood an the heart.

  • Galileo Publishes "Dialogue Concerning Two Chief World Systems"

    Galileo Publishes "Dialogue Concerning Two Chief World Systems"
    Galileo lived from 1564 until 1642. He was a leading astronomer of the Scientific Revolution. His support of Copernicus's idea that the solar system was heliocentric and criticism of the Pope put him in direct opposition to the church. He was put on trial and forced to repent his ideas.

  • Rene Descartes publishes "Meditations on First Philosophy"

    Rene Descartes publishes "Meditations on First Philosophy"
    Rene Descartes lived form 1596 until 1650. He was a leading mathematician and philosopher of the scientific revolution. He is known for his advancements in geometry and calculus as well as western philosophy.

  • Sir Isaac Newton publsihes "Principia"

    Sir Isaac Newton publsihes "Principia"
    Isaac Newton lived from 1642 until 1727. He is considered one of the greatest scientists ever due to his work in multiple scientific and mathematic branches. He set forth three laws of motion and laws for gravitational force. He also created his wown telescope, developed theories on color, and was skilled at theology.