Copernicus, Nicolaus
From Astro-Databank
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| Birthname | Koppernick, Nicolaus | ||
| born on | 28 February 1473 (greg.) at 17:13 (= 5:13 PM ) | ||
| Place | Torun, Poland, 53n02, 18e35 | ||
| Timezone | LMT m18e35 (is local mean time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   10°12'   05°32 Asc. 07°02'
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Biography
Polish astronomer and author, considered the founder of modern astronomy. He established the theory that the earth rotates daily on its axis and that planets revolve in orbits around the sun. Copernicus was the author of "Concerning the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres," 1543.
Died of apoplexy on 5/24/1543, Frauenburg, East Prussia.
Link to Astrodienst discussion forum
Events
- Death by Disease 24 May 1543 (greg.) (Apoplexy, age 70)
Source Notes
Constellations '77 quotes J. Scperkowicz, "Nicolaus Copernicus," "data from astrologers present at his birth" (February 19 OS, 5:00 PM LAT). Same in NN No.469
Categories
- Vocation : Science : Astronomy (Considered founder of modern astronomy)
- Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction
- Traits : Mind : Exceptional mind
- Notable : Book Collection : American Book
- Notable : Famous : Historic figure (Astronomer)
- Notable : Famous : Top 5% of Profession
- Diagnoses : Major Diseases : Stroke (Apoplexy, fatal)
Categories: 1473 births | Birthday 28 February | Birthplace Torun, Poland | Sun 10 Pisces | Moon 5 Sagittarius | Asc 7 Virgo | 1543 deaths | Vocation : Science : Astronomy | Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction | Traits : Mind : Exceptional mind | Notable : Book Collection : American Book | Notable : Famous : Historic figure | Notable : Famous : Top 5% of Profession | Diagnoses : Major Diseases : Stroke
