Scientific Revolution WSR 3

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  • Roger Bacon, Philosopher, 1214-1294
    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
  • Nicolaus Copernicus , Astonomer, 1473-1543
    Feb 19, 1473

    Nicolaus Copernicus , Astonomer, 1473-1543

  • Andreas Vesalius, Anatomist and Physician: 1514 -1564
    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
  • Gailleo Galilei, Astronomer, 1564-1626
    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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  • Johannes Kepler, 1571-1630
    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
  • William Harvey, Scientist: 1578-1657
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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