Lucca in the Scientific Revolution

The atlas holds 3 people and 9 moments here, from 1564 to 1639. The most recorded lives are Galileo Galilei, Michel de Montaigne and John Milton.

Notable people

1. Galileo Galilei

   from 1564 to 1589

   4 moments here

   Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, mathematician, and natural philosopher. Born in Pisa, Galileo was educated in Tuscany, taught mathematics at…

2. Michel de Montaigne

   in 1581

   3 moments here

   French Renaissance writer, magistrate, diplomat, and two-term mayor of Bordeaux, best known for the Essais.…

3. John Milton

   from 1638 to 1639

   2 moments here

   English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. This chronology follows documented residences, education, continental travel, marriages, public service,…

Moments

1. 1564 Baptized at Pisa Cathedral Galileo Galilei
2. 1564 Born in Pisa Galileo Galilei
3. 1581 Residence in Pisa Michel de Montaigne
4. 1581 Election news at Lucca Michel de Montaigne
5. 1581 Return to Lucca from Bagni della Villa Michel de Montaigne
6. 1583 Observed the cathedral lantern Galileo Galilei
7. 1589 Began teaching mathematics at Pisa Galileo Galilei
8. 1638 Journey through Pisa John Milton
9. 1639 Excursion to Lucca John Milton

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