Scientific Revolution

Nicolaus Copernicus

Feb 19, 1473

Copernicus was a Renaissance astronomer. He was also the first person to formulate a heliocentric model, which put the sun at the center of the universe. He published a book right before he died that was considered the starting point of modern astronomy.

Tycho Brahe

Dec 15, 1546

He was a Danish Nobleman who was known for his accurate astronomical and planetary observations. He discovered a nova. Brahe also compiled extensive data on the planet Mars, which later helped Kepler.

Galileo

Feb 15, 1564

Galileo was an Italian Physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. He made improvements to the telescope, and astronomical findings like that Venus has phases and Jupiter's moons. He is known as the "Father of Science". He supported Copernicanism.

Johann Kepler

Dec 27, 1571

Johann Kepler was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer. He is known for his laws of planetary motion.

William Harvey

Apr 1, 1578

William Harvey was an English physician. He was the first person to completely describe the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped to the body by the heart.

Rene Descartes

Mar 31, 1596

Descartes was a french philosopher, mathematician, and writer. He has been marked as the "Father of Modern Philosophy". He is credited as the maker of analytical geometry.

Isaac Newton

Dec 25, 1642

Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian. He came up with three laws to explain how objects move. Newton also discovered gravity, explaining how the planets stayed in orbit.