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Feb 15, 1564
Birth
On this day Galileo was born in Pisa, Italy. -
Aug 15, 1581
Goes to the University of Pisa
He studied medicine while he was there. -
Forced to Leave the University
Galileo did not have enough money to continue his learnings. -
He Published a Paper on the Center of Gravity
He was awarded a position as a lecturer at the University of Pisa. -
Moon Discoveries
He discovered irregularities on the surface of the moon. -
Troubles with the Church
Catholic Church formally declares his writings banned. -
More Troubles With the Church
After publishining more of his work, the church convicts him of heresy for his theories. His was then put on house arrest for the remainder of his life. -
Death
Galileo dies from a long illness.