Body of Copernicus found

i-bc29be77e1ff6fb3a31aedb9496c298a-coper.jpgThe body of the man who started off the modern scientific revolution in the 16th century, Nicholas Copernicus, has been found and his face reconstructed.

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+2 for Carl Zimmer.

My first thought was "Spike Milligan".

Nicolaus Copernicus - worked out heliocentrism, wrote the Goon Show, and died.

Found? I didn't realize he was lost....

:)

By John Farrell (not verified) on 21 Nov 2008 #permalink

The body of the man who started off the modern scientific revolution in the 16th century,...(sorry John can't resist)

No he didn't!

Nicolaus Copernicus - worked out heliocentrism, wrote the Goon Show, and died.

After defeating the Nazis, of course.

By Aaron Clausen (not verified) on 21 Nov 2008 #permalink

Pedantic bastard here. They've found a body buried near the altar of the cathedral where the astronomer-Canon worked, or served, or whatever you call it. DNA from the remains matches that from hair found in a book owned by Copernicus. Therefore it's the same bloke - probably Copernicus, but maybe not. A suitable bit of uncertainty about a man who caused rather a lot.

I kind agree with valdemar although i fail to understand the use of the phrase "caused a lot" i would say and am indeed saying that the man discovered a lot without the intention to cause something.

By Stavros- malehawk (not verified) on 02 Dec 2008 #permalink