Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei is born

Feb 15, 1564

He was born in Pisa, Tuscany. He was the oldest son of his father Vincenzo Galilei. (Gailileo And The Scientific Revolution)

Peace of Troyes

Apr 11, 1564

This agreement ended the war between England and France. Its also ensured that King Henry V of England would inherit the throne of France.

Galileo Galilei registers Pisa

1581

Galileo registered at the university to study in medicine. How ever while at school he became captivated my a ceiling lamp that was swaying with a perfect rhythm. This sparked his interest in physics and astronomy. (Galileo and The Scientific Revolution)

Ivan The Terrible dies

Mar 28, 1584

Ivan The Terrible was succeeded as Czar of Russia. Ivan was the first Czar to be known as of "the terrible". He first took power in 1833. His successor was Fedor I.

Galileo rewarded at Padua

1592

He did the majority of his studies at the University of Padua. But he also was a professor. He was awarded the chair of mathematics at Padua where he remained until 1610. He stepped down in 1610 to allow more time to work on his projects.

Francis Drake finds California

Jun 17, 1597

Sir Francis Drake landed on the coast of California. He landed at Drake's Bay. He named this new land " New Albion".

Sir Walter Raleigh arrested

Jul 17, 1603

Raleigh was arrested for involvement in treason. The act of treason was against the queens successor. He was put in prison in the Tower of London.

Galileo Galilei improves the telescope

1609

He didn't invent the telescope but he did improve upon it. He returned to Padua in order to get the tools he needed. He brought the magnification power to 32 and was able to observe the moon closer. (The Trial of Galileo: Science vs The Inquisition)

Galileo Galilei observes the Solar System

1610

In 1610 Galileo discovered many things about the Solar System which he put into his book "Starry Messenger". He discovered the moon was not smooth like most people thought and that the Milky Way is made up of many stars. But, the most important discovery was that of Jupiter's largest moons. This proved that the Earth isn't the only body which celestial bodies revolve around. (The Trial of Galileo: Science vs. The Inquisition, 126)

Galileo writes letters

1613

After going to Rome to demonstrate his telescope and receiving positive feedback he decided to write about his ideas. He wrote three letters to formally take his position on the heliocentric theory. These letters caused three years of conflict between Rome and Galileo.

Galileo receives a warning

1616

Galileo is warned that his theories do not confirm that scripture and that he could get in trouble with the Church. However this didn't stop him. He proceeded to publish multiple books that went against the Church. (The Trial of Galileo: Science vs The Inquisition)

First public school opens

Sep 15, 1616

The first non aristocratic free public school was opened in Frascati. Italy. It was opened by St. Joseph.

Galileo Galilei receives his sentence

1633

He was put on trial for heresy. He published a book on the heliocentric theory in 1632 and was put on trial in 1633. He was found guilty. Galileo was sentenced to life under house arrest. (Galileo and the Scientific Revolution)

Galileo is put on trial

1633

Galileo is put on trial for heresy. He is tried for the multiple books and theories he published about the universe that contradicted the words of the Church. He is put on trial by the Holy Office. (Galileo)

First U.S. earthquake.

Jun 1, 1638

The first earthquake was recorded in the U.S. in Plymouth Massachusetts.

Galileo Dies

Jan 8, 1642

Galileo died on his farm near the city of Florence. He was still on house arrest for 8 years before he died.