Nicolaus Copernicus 1473 - 1543 From Poland; Said the sun was center of the universe and earth revolved around it (Heliocentric Theory). Challenged modern theory of Earth being center of universe and made new people recognize importance of the sun. (jan 1, 1473 – jan 1, 1543)
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jan 1, 1473
jan 1, 1543
~ 70 years