Biography888

===He first studied astronomy and astrology at the University of Cracow. Copernicus was trained in law and medicine but he was more interested in the astronomy and math. He thought that the sun should be placed at the center of the universe instead of earth. This was known as Heliocentrism. ===

===He dedicated his book about heliocentric cosmology to Pope Paul III. Copernicus died on May 24th 1543 in Frauenburg. It was said that the first copy of De revolutionibus was in his hands on the day he died. It was said that he woke up from a stroke- induced coma, looked at his book and then peacefully died. He died at the age of 70. ===