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Nicolaus Copernicus Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473 and died on May 24, 1543. Astronomer and mathematician, he was a native of Poland. My scientist ...

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In Sciences, my 7th graders were asked to present a PPt on "My Scientist". Each chose a different scientist and then their teacher of English took it one step further and asked them to do the same in English! Here is the result :) Nicolaus Copernicus, by Diogo

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473 and died on May 24, 1543. Astronomer and mathematician, he was a native of Poland.

My scientist ...

Page 2: Nicolaus Copernicus, by Diogo

Nicolaus Copernicus developed the heliocentric theory of the solar system. His theory, which was the starting point of modern astronomy, placed the sun at the center of the solar system contradicting the geocentric theory.