Galileo Galilei (feb 15, 1564 – jan 8, 1642)
Description:
Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath. Commonly referred to as Galileo, his name was pronounced. He was born in the city of Pisa, then part of the Duchy of Florence.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 15, 1564
jan 8, 1642
~ 77 years