“Biography of Copernicus”

Nicolaus Copernicus was born in February 19, 1473 and died in May 24, 1543. His greatest work that he gave was the heliocentric theory. He also made the book called “The Revolution” which answered all the questions of his days. He was a great polymath of the Renaissance. He was also a mathematician, astronomer, jurist, physician, classical scholar, governor, administrator, diplomat, economist, and even a soldier. He was an important person who participated in many events. His most favorite one was astronomy because he treated it like an avocation in his life. His sun-centered theory was one of the most important scientific hypotheses in history. His theory was the starting point of modern astronomy and modern science which encouraged many young scientists even today. His work helped the whole world understand astronomy.

Copernicus’ father was a wealthy businessman who sold copper, which was very important in those days, and was well respected in their city. Copernicus’ uncle, Lucas Watzenrode, was a church canon and later became bishop-prince governor of the Archbishopric of Warmia. His uncle’s position helped Copernicus in his studies in astronomy. Copernicus’ brother is Andreas and his two sisters are Barbara and Katherina. Andreas became a canon at Frombork, Barbara became a Benedictine nun, and Katharina married Barthel Gertner (a businessman and a city councilor). Copernicus’ mother, Barbara Watzenrode, is rarely known in history. All of Copernicus’ family helped him in creating the heliocentric theory. Not only them but two other important astronomers who helped were Galileo Galilei and Johann Kepler. This is the biography of Nicolaus Copernicus.