Galilei Galileo1632
By the inquisition, forced to deny his belief in the Copernican system
Italy · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
By the inquisition, forced to deny his belief in the Copernican system
Sentenced to life imprisonment, commuted to house arrest
John Paul II orders an inquiry into the Church's treatment of Galileo
The Vatican admits that it was mistaken in its treatment of Galileo
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