Nicolaus Copernicus
1473–1543
Polish astronomer who placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1543) was an astronomer, born in Toruń and died in Frombork.
- Known as
- Astronomer
- Category
- Scientists & Inventors
- Born
- 1473, Toruń
- Died
- 1543, Frombork
Alive at the same time as Nicolaus Copernicus
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