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 ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,028 views/month, #2,963 of 1,000,298).[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 is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
- Galileo Galilei's professions included astronomer[6].
- Galileo Galilei worked as a philosopher[7].
- Galileo Galilei's professions included mathematician[8].
- Galileo Galilei's professions included physicist[9].
- Galileo Galilei worked as an inventor[10].
- Galileo Galilei worked as an astrologer[20].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was astronomy[21].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was physics[22].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was mechanics[23].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was philosophy[24].
- Galileo Galilei's field of work was mathematics[25].
- Among Galileo Galilei's employers was University of Padua[26].
- Among Galileo Galilei's employers was 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]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
Education
Galileo Galilei was educated at University of Pisa[28]. His doctoral advisor was Ostilio Ricci[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], philosopher[7], mathematician[8], physicist[9], inventor[10], and astrologer[20]. Fields of work include astronomy[21], a branch of science[30]; physics[22], a branch of science[31]; mechanics[23], a branch of physics[32]; philosophy[24], an academic discipline[33]; and mathematics[25], an academic discipline[34]. Employers include University of Padua[26], a university[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1222[37], headquartered in Padua[38] and University of Pisa[27], a public university[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1343[41], headquartered in Pisa[42]. Notable students include Niccolò Arrighetti[43] and Giuseppe Biancani[44]. Doctoral students include Giuseppe Biancani[45], an astronomer[46], 1566–1624[47], specialised in astronomy[48]; Benedetto Castelli[49], a mathematician[50], 1577–1643[51], specialised in mathematician[52]; Mario Guiducci[53]; and Vincenzo Viviani[54].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Galilean transformation[55] and equations for a falling body[56]. Things named for Galileo Galilei include Galilean moons[57], Galileo affair[58], Galileo[59], Galileo thermometer[60], Pisa International Airport “he”[61], Galileo mission[62], Life of Galileo[63], and Galilean transformation[64].
Recognition
Galileo Galilei received the International Space Hall of Fame[65].
Personal Life
Children include Vincenzo Gamba[15], a lutenist[66], 1606–1649[67], of Republic of Venice[68] and Maria Celeste[16], a religious sister[69], 1600–1634[70], of Republic of Venice[71]. Galileo Galilei's religion is recorded as Latin Church[72].
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 ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,028 views/month, #2,963 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
He has been cited as an influence by Christiaan Huygens[75], an astronomer[76], 1629–1695[77], of Dutch Republic[78], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[79], specialised in mathematics[80]; Robert Boyle[81], a physicist[82], 1627–1691[83], of Kingdom of England[84], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[85], specialised in physics[86]; Evangelista Torricelli[87], a mathematician[88], 1608–1647[89], of Grand Duchy of Tuscany[90], specialised in physics[91]; and Bonaventura Cavalieri[92], a mathematician[93], 1598–1647[94], of Duchy of Milan[95], specialised in mathematics[96].
He is credited with the discovery of Ganymede[97], a moon of Jupiter[98]; Europa[99], a moon of Jupiter[100]; Io[101], a moon of Jupiter[102]; Callisto[103], a moon of Jupiter[104]; square-cube law[105]; and Galilean transformation[106]. Works attributed to him include and yet it moves[107], Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems[108], Sidereus Nuncius[109], Two New Sciences[110], The Assayer[111], and Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina[112]. Entities named for him include Galilean moons[57], Galileo affair[58], Galileo[59], Galileo thermometer[60], Pisa International Airport “he”[61], and Galileo mission[62].
His notable doctoral advisees include Vincenzo Viviani[113], Benedetto Castelli[114], Joseph Solomon Delmedigo[115], Mario Guiducci[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[28].
What awards did Galileo Galilei receive?
Honors received include International Space Hall of Fame[65].
Who did Galileo Galilei influence?
Galileo Galilei has been cited as an influence by Christiaan Huygens[75], Robert Boyle[81], Evangelista Torricelli[87], and Bonaventura Cavalieri[92].
What did Galileo Galilei discover?
Galileo Galilei is credited as discoverer of Ganymede[97], Europa[99], Io[101], and Callisto[103].