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Between what time period were Galileo Galilei's brothers and sisters born?
Galileo Galilei had five siblings, born between 1581 and 1590. His brothers and sisters were Michelangelo (1581), Virginia (1584), Livia (1589), and Benedetto and Vincenzo (1590).
Where did Galileo study?
He did everything in Italy, most of it in a town called Pisa, and later at the university of Padua. But his most famous work, the development (not invention) of the telescope was done in Venice.
When was planet Venus discovered?
Venus has been known since ancient times, so it is difficult to pinpoint an exact date of discovery. The planet is one of the five planets visible to the naked eye and was observed by ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians and Greeks.
When did Galileo use the telescope to observe moons?
Galileo observed moons of Jupiter in 1610 using a telescope he had constructed. Through his observations, he discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter, now known as the Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
What was Galileo Galilei personal background?
Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy. He was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. Galileo's astronomical discoveries, such as the phases of Venus and the moons of Jupiter, challenged prevailing scientific beliefs of the time. He was eventually tried by the Roman Catholic Church for his support of the heliocentric model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus.
What name was given to the 7 northern provinces of the Netherlands that seceded from Spain in 1581 to become and independent republic?
Any of the following:The Republic of the Seven United Provinces as a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795,Alternative names United ProvincesFederated Belgic ProvincesBelgic Federation
When did Seventeen Provinces end?
Seventeen Provinces ended in 1581.
What year did the Netherlands gain freedom from Spain?
In 1581. The seventeen provinces of the Netherlands were a possession of Spain. This included modern-day Belgium, Luxembourg, parts of France and Germany and today's Holland, or the Netherlands. The seven northern provinces were Protestant and joined in the 1581 Act. By that time the Eighty Years War for the Netherlands Independence from Spain had already been going on for thirteen years. The war did not end until 1648, after which the seven northern provinces were recognized as independent.
What Country declared independence from Spain in 1581?
The Republic of United Provinces of the Netherlands
What are the seven provinces that fought the Spaniards?
The Seven Provinces refers to the provinces of the Netherlands that successfully rebelled against Spanish rule, from 1568 onwards. From about 1581 on the provinces were as follows: * Holland * Zeeland * Utrecht * Gelre (Gelderland) * Groningen * Drenthe * Overijssel
What became of the northern provinces in the Netherlands once Spanish control was removed?
Philip II sent his close friend, the Duke of Alba, to put an end to Protestantism (b/c he [Philip] was unwilling to tolerate any type of religious diversity in 1566) in the Netherlands. Alba's heavy-handed measures led to the execution of thousands of Protestants. Eventually in 1576, under the leadership of William, Prince of Orange, the Seventeen Provinces united to overthrow Spanish rule. The war resulted in the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1581, which consisted of 7 Protestant provinces in the northern region of the Netherlands. The southern Roman Catholic provinces submitted to Spanish control, eventually becoming the country of Belgium.
What is 4 divided by 1581?
0.0025
When did Turibius de Mongrovejo become the judge of Granada?
He was appointed Inquisition judge in about 1581 while still a layman.
How big is 245 sq inches?
245 square inches = 1581 sq centimetres, approx.245 square inches = 1581 sq centimetres, approx.245 square inches = 1581 sq centimetres, approx.245 square inches = 1581 sq centimetres, approx.
What day did Amsterdam become independent?
Amsterdam isn't an independent country but the capital of Netherlands. The independence of Netherlands was declared on 1581 and recognized on 1648.
When did Francis Drake become 'Sir' Francis Drake?
In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth on board the Golden Hind.
Are the Netherlands Spanish?
No. The Netherlands are Dutch. The phrase "Spanish Netherlands" refers to the historical provinces of France, Luxembourg, and Belgium that were ruled by the Spanish from 1581 to 1713, and then by Austria. This included all of modern Belgium, notably the cities of Brussels and Flanders.
