Copernicus, Nicolaus

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Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus
Name
Copernicus, Nicolaus Gender: M
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)
Data source
Quoted BC/BR Rodden Rating AA
Astrology data s_su.18.gif s_piscol.18.gif 10°12' s_mo.18.gif s_sagcol.18.gif 05°32 Asc.s_vircol.18.gif 07°02'



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.

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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)

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