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Jan 1, 1543
Nicolaus Copernicus
He created the heliocentric model of the universe. The church disaproved of his idea. He was ex-communicated out of the church. -
Francis Bacon
Invented the scientific method. Became influential with his work. Contributed to the scientific revolution and science in general -
Galileo Galilei
Agreed with the heliocentric model of Copernicus. Used telescope. Confirmed the idea. -
Rene Descartes
Influenced Mathematics. Revolutionised geometry. invented the term of emotions. -
Isaac Newton
Created the laws of gravity. Made the laws of motion. He observed other celestia bodies. -
John Locke
He inspired Thomas Jefferson in the delaration of Idependence. Created ideas of socialism. His writings influenced other enlitenment thinkers. -
Montesquieu
He was a political philospher. He had the theory of separation of powers. He popularized the term "Feudalism."