“Perhaps there will be prattlers who, although completely ignorant of mathematics, nevertheless take it upon themselves to pass judgment on mathematical questions, and on account of some passage in Scripture, badly distorted to their purpose, will dare to censure and assail what I have presented here.”
Quote by Nicolaus Copernicus
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 - May 24, 1543) was a Renaissance astronomer, mathematician, and Catholic priest. He is known for his work on the heliocentric model of the solar system, which laid the foundation for modern astronomy and had a profound impact on the Scientific Revolution. more
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