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1. Nicolaus Copernicus

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   Early Life and Education
   Copernicus was born in Toruń, Royal Prussia, part of the Kingdom of Poland. His family was affluent, with his father, Mikołaj Kopernik the Elder, being a wealthy merchant. Following his father's death, Copernicus was placed under the guardianship of his uncle, Lucas Watzenrode, the Prince-Bishop of Warmia.
   Copernicus's formal education began at the University of Kraków (1491–1495), where he likely studied the liberal arts, including foundational astronomy. He then relocated to the Univer…