Galileo Galilei (jan 1, 1564 – jan 1, 1642)
Description:
Important experiments helped reveal the laws of falling bodiesMade observations with a telescope which supported the heliocentric theory
Put together the first refracting telescope used for astronomy
Publish ”Dialogue of the Two Chief World Systems”
Caused chaos in the Church
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Date:
jan 1, 1564
jan 1, 1642
~ 78 years