Nicolaus Copernicus Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Nicolaus Copernicus 19/02/1473   -   24/05/1543

Nicolaus Copernicus Introduction:

Nicolaus Copernicus, the famous mathematician and astronomer was the first to discover that the earth revolves around the sun and not the other way round. Read on to know more about his childhood, profile, timeline and career

Nicolaus Copernicus Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Astronomers
  • Died At Age: 70
  • Sun Sign: Aquarius
  • Also Known As: MikoÅ‚aj Kopernik, Nikolaus Kopernikus, Nicolò Copernico, Niclas Koppernigk
  • Born In: ToruÅ„
  • Father: Nicolaus Copernicus Sr.
  • Mother: Barbara Watzenrode
  • Siblings: Andreas Copernicus, Barbara Copernicus, Katharina Copernicus
  • Died On: May 24, 1543
  • Place Of Death: Frombork
  • Education:
    1. 1500 - University Of Bologna
    2. 1503 - University Of Padua
    3. 1503 - University Of Ferrara
    4. 1495 - Jagiellonian University
  • Bio: Nicolaus Copernicus, The Famous Mathematician And Astronomer Was The First To Discover That The Earth Revolves Around The Sun And Not The Other Way Round. Read On To Know More About His Childhood, Profile, Timeline And Career