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Jan 1, 1214
Roger Bacon, Philosopher, 1214-1294
Bacon was born in 1214 in England. He is known for describing a mixture containing ingredients of gunpowder. He was one of the earlierst European supporters of the modern science method, as well. Click Here for More Information -
Feb 19, 1473
Nicolaus Copernicus , Astonomer, 1473-1543
Copernicus was born in 1473. He was the first person to publically beleive that the earth was not the center of the universe. He was one of the most important astronomers of the time. <a href='http://www.google.com/imgres?q=nicolaus+copernicus&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa=N&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS354US356&biw=1117&bih=663&tbm=isch&tbnid=pQFLrnvXNJmg4M:&imgrefurl=http://science.discovery.com/space/space-scientists/7-astronomers-you-should-know.html&docid=39nHeaR6Qij_8M&imgurl=http://science -
Dec 31, 1514
Andreas Vesalius, Anatomist and Physician: 1514 -1564
Vesalius was born in 1514 in the Netherlands. He wrote one of the most important books on human anatomy, "De humani corporis fabrica." Translated to English that means, "On the Structure of the Human Body." Many people refer to Andreas as the founder of modern day anatomy. Click Here for More Information -
Feb 15, 1564
Gailleo Galilei, Astronomer, 1564-1626
Galilei was born in Italy in 1564. He is known for making major improvements to the telescope. He is known as the "Father of Physics, Astronomy, and Modern Science." He confirmed the different phases of the planet, Venus.
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Dec 27, 1571
Johannes Kepler, 1571-1630
Kepler was born in 1571 in Germany. He was a Mathematician, astrologer, and astronomer. He is known for discovering the laws of planetary motion. Click Here for More Information -
Jan 1, 1578
William Harvey, Scientist: 1578-1657
Harvey was born in England in the year 1578. He graduated Cambridge University at the age of 20. He then went to Italy to study medicine. He wrote "An Anatomical Study of the Motion of the Heart and of the Blood in Animals" which was very controversial. He was the doctor of King Charles I. Click Here for More Information -
Rene' Descartes, French Mathematician: 1595-1650
Descartes was born in La Haye in 1595. He was educated at a Jesuit college. He published many books about mathematics and created many mathematic laws. He eventually died in Stockholm in 1650.
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Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England: 1561-1626
Bacon was born in 1626 in London. He was son of Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Seal of Elisabeth. At the mere age of 12, he entered Trinity College Cambridge. He published a few books including, Novum Organum, De Augmentis Scientiarum, and Apothegms. He died to bronchitis in 1626. Click Here for More Information -
Robert Boyle the Chemist: 1627-1691
Boyle was born in 1627 in Ireland. He created Boyle's Law, which is a famous law explaining gases under pressure. In 1661 he published "The Skeptical Chymist." This book was the starting block of modern day chemistry.
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Issac Newton, Physicist: 1642 - 1727
Newton was born in 1642 in Lincolnshire. He invented the first reflecting telescope. He is also the creator of the 3 laws of motion. He created and studied many different theories and laws. He was also brilliant in mathematics and astronomy. Click Here for More Information
