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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Kraków
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Copernican_heliocentrism
gptkb:literature gptkb:astronomy gptkb:Renaissance gptkb:cosmology gptkb:star gptkb:philosophy_of_science gptkb:scientific_community scientific method celestial mechanics mathematical physics observational astronomy the concept of infinity the nature of the universe natural philosophy planetary science history of science scientific inquiry geocentric model mathematical calculations astronomical instruments academic publishing cultural impact geocentrism heliocentrism planetary motion mathematical astronomy the advancement of knowledge planetary orbits intellectual history astronomical charts the evolution of scientific thought the quest for understanding the universe philosophical implications of astronomy the nature of celestial bodies the challenge to traditional beliefs theory of orbits the impact of astronomy on society the relationship between Earth and the cosmos the role of the Sun the structure of the solar system |
| gptkbp:awards |
none known
Honorary Doctorate from University of Kraków |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
February 19, 1473
1473-02-19 |
| gptkbp:born |
February 19, 1473
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Torun,_Poland
|
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
Copernicus Day
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Tycho_Brahe
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
revolutionized astronomy
Revolutionized astronomy |
| gptkbp:death_date |
May 24, 1543
1543-05-24 |
| gptkbp:died |
May 24, 1543
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Frombork,_Poland
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Kraków
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
theory of planetary motion
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| gptkbp:famous_work |
gptkb:Commentariolus
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:astronomy gptkb:philosophy |
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:astrology
gptkb:Mathematics gptkb:law |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nicolaus Copernicus
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Scientific_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:astrology
gptkb:Mathematics gptkb:Physics gptkb:Space_exploration gptkb:astronomy gptkb:cosmology Astrobiology Planetary science Scientific literature Scientific advancements Scientific method Astronomical research Celestial mechanics Astronomical observations Astronomical instruments Cosmological models Orbital mechanics Planetary orbits Astronomical calculations Astrophysical research Observational astronomy Scientific revolutions Celestial navigation Astrophysical phenomena Scientific exploration Scientific inquiry Astrophysical models Mathematical astronomy Planetary motion Astronomical education Astronomical phenomena Scientific theories Scientific legacy Astronomical discoveries Astronomical theory Astronomical models Astronomical history Scientific paradigms Telescope development |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Johannes_Kepler
gptkb:Kepler's_laws_of_planetary_motion gptkb:Isaac_Newton gptkb:Tycho_Brahe gptkb:Galileo_Galilei gptkb:astronomy gptkb:Kepler modern science scientific revolution |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Ptolemy
gptkb:Aristotle |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Newton
gptkb:Kepler scientific revolution |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Copernican_heliocentrism
heliocentric theory Heliocentric theory Copernican model of the solar system |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
Father of Modern Astronomy
|
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:De_revolutionibus_orbium_coelestium
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Heliocentric model
Heliocentric Theory Heliocentric model of the universe heliocentric model of the universe |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Father of modern astronomy
Copernican Revolution |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Polish
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Earth rotates on its axis
planets orbit the Sun stars are fixed the Moon orbits Earth |
| gptkbp:notable_students |
none known
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:De_revolutionibus_orbium_coelestium
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:cannon |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
Natural philosophy
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| gptkbp:portrait |
Copernicus portrait by unknown artist
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Frombork,_Poland
Frombork |
| gptkbp:work_period |
16th century
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:De_revolutionibus_orbium_coelestium
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Puglia
gptkb:Poland gptkb:Giordano_Bruno gptkb:Galileo_Galilei gptkb:Taranto,_Italy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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