Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei
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an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer. He has been called the father of observational astronomy, modern physics, the scientific method, and modern science.
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Born
Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei 15 February 1564 Pisa, Duchy of Florence
Died
8 January 1642 (aged 77) Arcetri, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Known for
Analytical dynamics heliocentrism kinematics observational astronomy
Fields
Astronomy physics engineering natural philosophy mathematics
Institutions
University of Pisa University of Padua
Academic advisors
Ostilio Ricci da Fermo
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Italy
Education
University of Pisa
era
1600-1800
Notable students
Benedetto Castelli Mario Guiducci Vincenzo Viviani
Patrons
Cosimo II de Medici Federico Cesi Ferdinando II de Medici Fra Paolo Sarpi Francesco Maria del Monte