Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus

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  • Feb 19, 1473

    Nicolaus Copernicus is born

    Nicolaus Copernicus is born in the city Toru (Thorn)
  • Jan 11, 1510

    Copernicus moves to Frombork

    Copernicus moves to Frombork
    In 1510 Copernicus moved to Frombork (Frauenburg), a town in Vistula Lagoon.
  • Sep 13, 1514

    Copernicus makes paper available to friends

    Copernicus makes paper available to friends
    Copernicus writes a six page hand-written paper describing his ideas about the sun being the center of the universe, and making available to only his friends.
  • Apr 14, 1543

    Copernicus's major theory is published

    Copernicus's major theory was published in the book, Derevolutionibus Orbium Coelestium in the year of his death.
  • May 24, 1543

    Copernicus passes away

    Copernicus passes away
    Copernicus passes away in Frombork, Poland