The historical figure in this photo was born on February 19, 1473, in Torun, Poland, and became known as "The Father of Modern Astronomy." Who is it?
Answer Nicolaus Copernicus
The historical figure in this photo is Nicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance polymath and astronomer, among other things. He is best known for formulating a theory that Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun.
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