Copernicus
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- "Paracelsus (1493—1541): Contemporary of Copernicus and Leonardo Da Vinci. A medical genius whose bold theories challanged medieval thought. Credited with discovering Parseltongue."
- —Paracelsus's Chocolate Frog Card.[src]
Nicolaus Copernicus (b. 19 February, 1473—24 May, 1543) was a Polish polymath who lived during the Renaissance era.[1] He was a contemporary of Paracelsus and Leonardo Da Vinci.[2]
Copernicus is best known for his astronomical work. This included coming up with the first comprehensive heliocentric cosmology, which displaced the Earth from the centre of the universe.[1] In addition, he was a mathematician, astronomer, physician, quadrilingual polyglot, classical scholar, translator, artist, Catholic cleric, jurist, governor, military leader, diplomat and economist.[1]
Appearances
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- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Mentioned on a Famous Wizard Card) (Paracelsus)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Nicolaus Copernicus" at Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - PC version
