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Feb 9, 1473
Nicolaus Copernicus was born
Copernicus is the youngest son of a merchant of the same name, and his wife Barbara Watzenrode. -
Feb 25, 1483
His father dies and his uncle takes over
At age 10, Copernicus' father dies and his uncle, Lucas Watzenrode takes him ubder his own protection -
Oct 22, 1491
University of Krakow
Studied Art -
Period: Oct 22, 1491 to Feb 27, 1495
As a student of the Krakow Academy, Copernicus was introduced to astronomy, medicine, arithmetic and geometry.
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May 5, 1497
began astronomical observations
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Nov 11, 1503
Granted degree of Canon Law; began heliocentric theory
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Mar 29, 1512
Uncle dies
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Apr 15, 1514
Wrote an initial outline of his heliocentric theory
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Apr 30, 1543
Publication of Six Books Concerning the Revolutions of the Heavenly Orbs
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May 24, 1543
copernicus dies
he died of a stroke at the age of 70