Nikolajs Koperniks
Nikolajs Koperniks, a renowned mathematician and astronomer of the Renaissance, is best known for his heliocentric theory, which posited that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun. His groundbreaking work, 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium,' laid the foundation for modern astronomy and changed humanity's understanding of the universe.
Born on Feb 19, 1473 (552 years old)
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Nikolajs Koperniks is depicted in a colorful graffiti looking at the Sun, which is the object of his research.
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