Galileo Galilei
Italian polymath (1564–1642)
Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564 (Julian calendar) in Pisa and died on January 8, 1642 in Arcetri, aged about 78. Recorded occupations: astronomer, philosopher, mathematician, physicist, inventor and astrologer. Country of citizenship: Duchy of Florence and Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Fields of work: astronomy, physics, mechanics and philosophy. Notable works include “Galilean transformation” and “equations for a falling body”. Educated at University of Pisa. Honours include International Space Hall of Fame. Member of Accademia della Crusca, Accademia dei Lincei and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno.
- Born
- February 15, 1564 (Julian calendar) · Pisa
- Died
- January 8, 1642 · Arcetri
- Age at death
- about 78
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
- Occupations
- astronomer, philosopher, mathematician, physicist, inventor, astrologer
- Notable works
- Galilean transformation, equations for a falling body
- Education
- University of Pisa
- Honours
- International Space Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 210 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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