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Feb 19, 1473
Birthday
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1501
Moved
Copernicus moved from Torun, Poland to Frombork, Poland. -
1504
Starts to write his book
Copernicus started to write his book about his belief on the heliocentric solar system. -
1541
Book sent to be printed
Copernicus sent his book on the heliocentric solar system to be published. -
1542
Copernicus has a stroke
In December 1542, Copernicus had a stroke, leaving the left side of his body paralyzed. -
May 24, 1543
Death
Copernicus died on May 24, 1543 because of the stroke.