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Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei (1564–1642), an Italian astronomer, physicist, and philosopher, revolutionized the study of nature by championing empirical observation and mathematical analysis over Aristotelian dogma. His major works, including The Starry Messenger (1610) and Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems (1632), provided telescopic evidence for heliocentrism and articulated the foundations of modern scientific method. His subsequent trial by the Catholic Church highlighted the enduring tension between empirical inquiry and established authority, cementing his role as a pivotal figure in the intellectual dawn of the Enlightenment.

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