Galileo
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, widely regarded as the father of modern observational astronomy, who made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific method and played a key role in the early development of the scientific revolution.
Born on Feb 15, 1564 (461 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 160,681 | $21,000,000 | 10,194$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 160,681 | $21,000,000 | 10,194$ |
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United States:
Sankar noted that Galileo did not invent the telescope but used it to discover planetary motion.
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Spain:
Galileo had to refute Aristotle's ideas 18 centuries later, risking his physical integrity.
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Honduras:
Galileo published his work supporting Copernicus and faced trial by the Roman Inquisition.
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Ireland:
Kyprios is a son of Galileo.
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United States:
Galileo is mentioned as another Catholic scientist whose work is included in the school's curriculum.
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Italy:
Galileo is quoted regarding the importance of mathematics in understanding the natural world.
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Venezuela:
Galileo was the first to observe the rings of Saturn in 1610.
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Paraguay:
Galileo is celebrated for illuminating our understanding of the universe.
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