When Was Galileo Born?
Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa in the Duchy of Florence, Italy. Died in Arcetri, near Florence, Italy, on January 8, 1642, after suffering from a fever and heart palpitations.
Who Was Galileo Galilei?
Was an Italian astronomer, mathematician, physicist, philosopher and professor who made pioneering observations of nature with long-lasting implications for the study of physics.
Childhood and Education
Galileo was the first of six children born to Vincenzo Galilei, a well-known musician, and Giulia Ammannati. In 1574, the family moved to Florence.
However, due to financial difficulties, Galileo left the university in 1585 before earning his degree.
CAREER AS A PROFESSOR
Galileo continued to study mathematics after leaving university. During this time he began his two-decade study on objects in motion and published The Little Balance, describing the hydrostatic principles of weighing small quantities, which brought him some fame.
Discoveries
In 1604 Galileo constructed a hydrostatic balance for measuring small objects.
That same year, he also refined his theories on motion and falling objects, and developed the universal law of acceleration.
Daughters and Son
In 1600, Galileo met Marina Gamba, a Venetian woman, who bore him three children out of wedlock: daughters Virginia and Livia, and son Vincenzo.
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