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Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1543): Proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system.
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Johannes Kepler: Discovered that planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths.
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Galileo Galilei: Used a telescope to support the heliocentric theory and discovered moons around Jupiter.
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Francis Bacon: Developed the scientific method.
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René Descartes: Contributed to modern philosophy and mathematics.
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Isaac Newton: Formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation.
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek: Invented the microscope and studied microorganisms.
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The
Scientific Revolution was a transformative period in European history (roughly 1500–1600) marked by a shift from traditional beliefs to empirical observation and reason. Key developments include:
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Copernicus challenged the geocentric model by proposing that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
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Kepler refined this with mathematical laws showing planetary orbits are elliptical.
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Galileo used telescopic observations to confirm these ideas, discovering Jupiter’s moons and sunspots, which contradicted Church teachings.
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Bacon promoted the scientific method—using observation, experimentation, and analysis.
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Descartes emphasized rationalism and logic, laying foundations for modern philosophy.
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Newton unified physics with his laws of motion and gravity, explaining both terrestrial and celestial phenomena.
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Leeuwenhoek pioneered microbiology by observing tiny organisms using microscopes.
This era laid the groundwork for modern science, emphasizing evidence-based inquiry over dogma.
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