Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a groundbreaking Italian astronomer, physicist, and polymath, often hailed as the father of modern observational astronomy and physics. His use of the telescope led to monumental discoveries, including the moons of Jupiter, which challenged the prevailing geocentric view of the universe. His work laid the foundations for modern science and sparked significant advancements in understanding celestial mechanics and the scientific method.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 77,265 | 77 | $3,000 | 3$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,082,503 | 35,965 | $1,703,000 | 1,608$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Andorra:
Galileo Galilei faced solid resistance to his revolutionary proposal that placed the Earth outside the center of the universe.
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Canada:
Galileo Galilei challenged the Earth-centric model of the cosmos.
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New Zealand:
Galileo Galilei made historic ink wash drawings of moon phases in the early 17th century.
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Paraguay:
Galileo questioned the geocentric view of the universe and sought evidence through observation.
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Egypt:
Galileo Galilei was tried for his book 'Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems' due to his opposition to the Catholic Church's teachings.
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Switzerland:
Galileo Galilei was the first to use the telescope to support the heliocentric model and faced persecution for his views.
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Indonesia:
Galileo challenged church dogma through his observations of the sky.
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Slovenia:
Galileo Galilei is referenced for his contemplative approach to scientific discovery.
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Italy:
Galileo Galilei seems to have hosted some of his Roman astronomical observations at the Torre dei Conti.
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India:
Galileo wrote horoscopes in the 17th century because it 'paid the bills'.
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