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Copernicus (1473-1543)

Copernicus (1473-1543). By: Travis ramcharran. Smart Guy. Renaissance ushered in technology Copernicus took advantage Posited that the planets revolve around the Sun Doctorate in canon law He knew that his findings would create shock

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Copernicus (1473-1543)

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  1. Copernicus(1473-1543) By: Travis ramcharran

  2. Smart Guy • Renaissance ushered in technology • Copernicus took advantage • Posited that the planets revolve around the Sun • Doctorate in canon law • He knew that his findings would create shock • So, he published his findings in the last year of his life…and it did cause shock • Many theological, cultural, and social beliefs were held on the geocentric model.

  3. Gained Favor Pope Clement VII and a few cardinals were interested in Copernicus’ ideas. Even the Archbisop of Capua favored it and wrote to Copernicus: Some years ago word reached me concerning your proficiency, of which everybody constantly spoke…I began to have a very high regard for you... formulated a new cosmology…with the utmost earnestness I entreat you, most learned sir…communicate this discovery of yours to scholars…

  4. Posthumously Attacked • In 1546, three years after his death and publication, there was only mild controversy. • Movement was initiated by BartolomeoSpina of the Dominican order. • He died and his friend took over, Giovanni Tolosani • Tolosani showed that Copernicus’ theory was absurd with three points: • Movement of the Earth • Backwards thought process • Applying inferior knowledge to something that needs a superior knowledge

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