Galileo Galilei (feb 15, 1564 – jan 8, 1642)
Description:
Galileo was an Italian astronomer, mathematician, physicist, philosopher and professor who made pioneering observations of nature with long-lasting implications for the study of physics. He also constructed a telescope and supported the Copernican theory.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 15, 1564
jan 8, 1642
~ 77 years