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Jan 1, 1213
Roger Bacons' Life
Information Roger Bacon was born in llchester in Somerset, England. Around 1213-1214. He studied at Oxford and lectured on Aristotle. His major work was Opus Majus. He died around 1294. -
Feb 19, 1473
Nicolaus Copernicus Works
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One of his famous works was a book called the "De revolutionibus orbium coelestuim". That means On the revolution of the Celestial Spheres. This book was known as the beginning point of modern astronomy. He later died in 1543. -
Dec 31, 1514
Andreas Vesalius
For more information Andreas was a Flemish anatomist and physician. He wrote one of the most famous and influenctial books on human anatomy. The title of that book was "De Humani corporis fabrica." Like Galileo (being the father of modern science), Andreas is sometimes known as the father of modern human anatomy. -
Jan 22, 1561
Francis Bacon
Information Francis served has Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. He didnt make it that far in the politcal area. His major study was with the Scientific Method. -
Feb 15, 1564
Galileo Galilei
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Galileo was born in italy and grew up to be a Physicist, mathmatician, astronomer, and philosopher. He was known for making improvements to the telescope. One of his "titles" was the "Father of Modern Science". -
Dec 27, 1571
Johannes Kepler
Information on Kepler Johannes was a German mathmetician along with being an Astronomer, so he played a massive role in the Scientific Revolution. His most recognized works are Astronomia Nova and Harmonices Mundi. There were others also. Kepler had some works Isaac Newton. -
Apr 1, 1578
William Harvey
Information William Harvey was English. He was famous for his decription on how the blood is pumped through the human body using the heart. The William Harvey Hospital was made in honor after he died. -
Rene' Descartes
More Info Descartes was a quiet man. He was enlisted in the military for a while. After the military he continued to pursue the study of mathmatics and science. His major works involve philosophy. -
Robert Boyle
Information Robert was interesting. He was a chemist and an inentor. Boyle is also known as the father of modern chemistry. Since he was a chemist he played around with the scientific method. -
Why is Sir Isaac Newton so famous?
Information Page Isaac Newton is known by many people as the greatest and the most influential scientist of all time. Most people know him because of his 3 laws of motion. With that he made major advances in the scientific revolution. A little side note..he's also famous for his balls..his Newton Balls.
