Nicolaus Copernicus (apr 13, 1473 – jul 22, 1553)
Description:
He was an astronomer. Invented the heliocentric model of the solar system. Was a major power of the Scientific revolution-- replaced the current idea of geocentralism as he progressed the idea of applying reason to everything to find the laws of nature.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 13, 1473
jul 22, 1553
~ 80 years