Title

Nicolas Copernicus

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Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer who in 1543 published "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" in which he put forward proof of a heliocentric (sun-centred) universe. Copperplate engraving by de Bry, 1645.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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