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Galileo Galilei

Scientist

Born on February 15, 1564.
Died at the age of 77 on January 8, 1642.
Cause of Death: Unknown illness.

Galileo Galilei
He has been dead for 382 years.
People who died in 1642.

What was he known for?

He was an Italian astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of science. He is known for making key discoveries in physics and astronomy, including his observation of the four largest moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus, which provided evidence that the Earth and other planets revolved around the Sun.

Which star sign was Galileo Galilei?

He had the star sign Aquarius.

Life Path Number

His Life Path Number was 6.

How many years ago did he die?

He died 382 years, 10 months, and 12 days ago.

What day of the week was he born on?

He was born on a Saturday.

What day of the week did he die on?

He died on a Wednesday.

How long ago did Galileo Galilei die?

He died in January 1642, which was over 382 years ago. Three centuries have passed since his death.

To put that into perspective.

  • Since his death, the United States has had forty-six new presidents.
  • The United Kingdom has had eighty new prime ministers.

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