Nicolaus Copernicus -Breanna Cooper Born February 19, 1473 Died in 1543
About From Poland Studied astronomy Created the theory that all planets move in circular orbits around the sun, with the planets closer to the sun moving faster Wrote down records and theories which got illustrated into a book Father died when he was a child-his uncle took over raising him Performed church duties
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