Galileo

Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who lived from 1564 to 1642. He is often called the "father of modern science" for his contributions to the scientific method and his use of experiments to validate theories. Galileo improved the telescope and made groundbreaking astronomical observations, such as moons around Jupiter and the phases of Venus, which challenged the traditional geocentric view of the universe. His support for the Copernican system (that planets revolve around the Sun) led to conflicts with the Catholic Church, ultimately resulting in his house arrest.