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Feb 19, 1473
Nicolaus Copernicus is born
Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19th in Torun, Poland. His parents were Barbara Watzenrode and Nicolaus Copernicus Snr -
1483
Nicolaus becomes orphaned
Nicolaus’ father dies after his mother died sometime between 1474 and 1477. He is adopted by his uncle Lucas Watzenrode who is a catholic priest -
Period: 1491 to 1494
Nicolaus Copernicus studies at university
Nicolaus starts off university studying liberal arts which included astronomy and astrology at the University of Cracow -
Period: 1496 to 1500
Lives in Bologna
He moves to Bologna to continue his studies and he stays in the same place as the universities main astronomer -
Mar 9, 1497
Nicolaus Copernicus does his first observation
On the 9th of March Nicolaus conducts his first of 27 observations of the sky -
1503
Nicolaus Copernicus gets his doctorate
He earns his doctorate of law. Which is the same as his uncle and guardian Lucas Watzenrode -
1508
Nicolaus Copernicus discovers his theory
Nicolaus discovers his theory about the solar system which shows how the Earth orbits round the sun like the other planets in our galaxy -
1521
Nicolaus Copernicus aids the Polish army
Nicolaus successfully plans out Poland’s defence against German soldiers -
1533
Lectures in Vatican
In the Vatican they have lectures about Copernicus’ theory which were well received -
1536
Letter from Secretary
The Popes secretary sends a letter to Copernicus asking him to publish his ideas -
1540
Narratio Prima
Rheticus publishes a book called Narratio Prima. It is about Copernicus’ discoveries -
Nov 1, 1542
Hemorrhage
Nicolaus suffers a cerebral hemorrhage and he is paralysed on his right side -
May 24, 1543
Nicolaus Copernicus dies
Nicolaus Copernicus dies on May 24th in Poland