Nicolaus Copernicus

Polish mathematician and astronomer (1473-1543).

Life dates

• Born: 1473-02-19 (Julian calendar)
• Died: 1543-05-24 (Julian calendar)

Dates retain the calendar and precision recorded by the source. An approximate birth date is not a confirmed birthday.

Documented burial places

• Archcathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Andrew in Frombork

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