Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno (1548-1600) was an Italian philosopher, poet, and cosmological theorist known for his beliefs in the infinite universe and the plurality of worlds, which ultimately led to his execution for heresy by the Roman Inquisition.
Born on Feb 04, 1548 (477 years old)
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Francesca Albanese mentioned Giordano Bruno while teaching her son about historical figures.
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Ireland:
Giordano Bruno is a philosopher who was burned at the stake for heresy and features in Banville's fiction.
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Honduras:
Bruno was burned at the stake for defending Copernican heliocentrism.
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Brazil:
Giordano Bruno is referenced as a philosopher whose statue was found in Bruno Borges's room.
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Spain:
Giordano Bruno is mentioned in the context of historical church actions against dissent.
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Sweden:
Giordano Bruno believed that everything is created as a manifestation of the world soul.
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Spain:
Giordano Bruno was condemned to the stake by Pope Clement VIII in 1600.
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Italy:
Giordano Bruno, who was executed, is buried in Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Kenya:
Giordano Bruno was burnt alive at the stake for embracing ideas that contradicted canonical Catholic doctrines.
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Spain:
Giordano Bruno is mentioned as a historical figure who faced persecution during the inquisitions.
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