Galileo Galilei
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Galileo Galilei
Summary
Galileo Galilei is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pisa[2]. He was born on February 15, 1564[3]. He died in Arcetri[4]. He died on January 8, 1642[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], philosopher[7], mathematician[8], physicist[9], and inventor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Pisa[2], Galileo Galilei…
- Galileo Galilei passed away in Arcetri[4].
- Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564[3].
- Galileo Galilei died on January 8, 1642[5].
- Galileo Galilei is buried at Basilica of Santa Croce[12].
- Galileo Galilei's father was Vincenzo Galilei[13].
- Galileo Galilei's mother was Giulia Ammannati[14].
- A child of Galileo Galilei was Vincenzo Gamba[15].
- A child of Galileo Galilei was Maria Celeste[16].
- Galileo Galilei held citizenship in Duchy of Florence[17].
- Galileo Galilei held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Tuscany[18].
- Galileo Galilei worked as an astronomer[6].
- Galileo Galilei's professions included philosopher[7].
- Galileo Galilei worked as a mathematician[8].
- Galileo Galilei's professions included physicist[9].
- Galileo Galilei's professions included inventor[10].
- Galileo Galilei worked as an astrologer[19].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was astronomy[20].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was physics[21].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was mechanics[22].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was philosophy[23].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was mathematics[24].
- Galileo Galilei was employed by University of Padua[25].
- Among Galileo Galilei's employers was University of Pisa[26].
- Galileo Galilei's education included a stint at University of Pisa[27].
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Origins and Family
Galileo Galilei's place of birth was Pisa[2]. He was born on February 15, 1564[3]. His father was Vincenzo Galilei[13]. His mother was Giulia Ammannati[14].
Education
Galileo Galilei was educated at University of Pisa[27]. His doctoral advisor was Ostilio Ricci[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], philosopher[7], mathematician[8], physicist[9], inventor[10], and astrologer[19]. Fields of work include astronomy[20], a branch of science[29]; physics[21], a branch of science[30]; mechanics[22], a branch of physics[31]; philosophy[23], an academic discipline[32]; and mathematics[24], an academic discipline[33]. Employers include University of Padua[25], a university[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1222[36], headquartered in Padua[37] and University of Pisa[26], a public university[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1343[40], headquartered in Pisa[41]. Notable students include Niccolò Arrighetti[42] and Giuseppe Biancani[43]. Doctoral students include Giuseppe Biancani[44], an astronomer[45], 1566–1624[46], specialised in astronomy[47]; Benedetto Castelli[48], a mathematician[49], 1577–1643[50], specialised in mathematician[51]; Mario Guiducci[52], an astronomer[53], 1585–1646[54], specialised in astronomy[55]; and Vincenzo Viviani[56].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Galilean transformation[57] and equations for a falling body[58]. Things named for Galileo Galilei include Galileo affair[59], Galileo thermometer[60], Pisa International Airport “he”[61], Galileo[62], Galileo mission[63], gal[64], The Galileo Project[65], and Galilean cannon[66].
Recognition
Galileo Galilei received the International Space Hall of Fame[67].
Personal Life
Children include Vincenzo Gamba[15], a lutenist[68], 1606–1649[69], of Republic of Venice[70] and Maria Celeste[16], a religious sister[71], 1600–1634[72], of Republic of Venice[73]. Galileo Galilei's religion is recorded as Latin Church[74].
Death and Burial
Galileo Galilei died on January 8, 1642[5]. He died in Arcetri[4]. He is buried at Basilica of Santa Croce[12].
Why It Matters
Galileo Galilei has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He has been cited as an influence by Robert Boyle[76], a physicist[77], 1627–1691[78], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[79], specialised in physics[80]; Bonaventura Cavalieri[81], a mathematician[82], 1598–1647[83], of Duchy of Milan[84], specialised in mathematics[85]; Christiaan Huygens[86], an astronomer[87], 1629–1695[88], of Dutch Republic[89], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[90], specialised in mathematics[91]; and Evangelista Torricelli[92], a mathematician[93], 1608–1647[94], of Grand Duchy of Tuscany[95], specialised in physics[96].
He is credited with the discovery of Europa[97], a moon of Jupiter[98]; Trapezium Cluster[99], an asterism[100]; Callisto[101], a moon of Jupiter[102]; Galilean transformation[103]; square-cube law[104], a scientific law[105]; and Galileo's escapement[106]. Works attributed to him include and yet it moves[107], Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems[108], Sidereus Nuncius[109], Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina[110], Two New Sciences[111], and The Assayer[112]. Entities named for him include Galileo affair[59], Galileo thermometer[60], Pisa International Airport “he”[61], Galileo[62], Galileo mission[63], and gal[64].
His notable doctoral advisees include Vincenzo Viviani[113], Benedetto Castelli[114], Mario Guiducci[115], Joseph Solomon Delmedigo[116], and Giuseppe Biancani[117].
FAQs
Where was Galileo Galilei born?
Born in Pisa[2], Galileo Galilei…
Where did Galileo Galilei die?
Galileo Galilei passed away in Arcetri[4].
Who were Galileo Galilei's parents?
Galileo Galilei's father was Vincenzo Galilei[13]. Galileo Galilei's mother was Giulia Ammannati[14].
What did Galileo Galilei do for work?
Galileo Galilei worked as astronomer[6], philosopher[7], mathematician[8], physicist[9], and inventor[10].
Where did Galileo Galilei go to school?
Galileo Galilei was educated at University of Pisa[27].
What awards did Galileo Galilei receive?
Honors received include International Space Hall of Fame[67].
Who did Galileo Galilei influence?
Galileo Galilei has been cited as an influence by Robert Boyle[76], Bonaventura Cavalieri[81], Christiaan Huygens[86], and Evangelista Torricelli[92].
What did Galileo Galilei discover?
Galileo Galilei is credited as discoverer of Europa[97], Trapezium Cluster[99], Callisto[101], and Galilean transformation[103].