May 24, 1543: The death of Nicolaus Copernicus

Born Feb. 19, 1473, in Poland, Nicolaus Copernicus was raised by his uncle, Bishop Lucas Watzenrode, who ensured he was well educated as he grew up. The education continued at the University of Cracow, where he studied painting and math; the University of Bologna, where he studied canon law; the University of Padua, where heContinue reading “May 24, 1543: The death of Nicolaus Copernicus”

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