Galileo Galilei

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Italian polymath

Why Is Galileo Galilei Influential?

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According to Wikipedia, Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath. Commonly referred to as Galileo, his name was pronounced . He was born in the city of Pisa, then part of the Duchy of Florence. Galileo has been called the "father" of observational astronomy, modern physics, the scientific method, and modern science.

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What Are Galileo Galilei's Academic Contributions?

Galileo Galilei is most known for their academic work in the field of physics. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of engineering, philosophy, and mathematics.

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