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explained the geocentric theory
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supported the geocentric theory
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reasoned the heliocentric theory
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published On the Fabric of the Human Body
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showed that the heart acted as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body
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invented the microscope
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published Discourse on Method which set forth his reasoning
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began in art, music, and architecture
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developed the law of the pendulum
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developed the first mercury barometer
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published the 1st two laws of planetary motion
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published Novum Organum which encouraged the experimental method
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explained this theory of "natural gifts"
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was put under house arrest by an Inquisition for supporting Copernicus' theory
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published Leviathan
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created Boyle's Law
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saw red blood cells for the first time
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published his law of gravity
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held her 1st salon of philosophies
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created a scale for the mercury thermometer
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made the first thermometer to use mercury in glass (32* = freezing; 212* =boiling)
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began in art, music, and architecture
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began his rule of Prussia
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published On the Spirit of Laws
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translated Newton's work form Latin into French
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published the first volume of the Encyclopedia
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wrote the Social Contract
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Catherine the Great began her rule of Russia
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published On Crimes and Punishments
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discovered oxygen
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wrote the Declaration of Independence
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began his rule of Austria
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discovered and named gas oxygen
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establishing a federal system, separation of powers, checks and balances
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added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
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wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Women
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introduced a vaccine to prevent small pox
