Galileo

Galileo Mr. Fender Lizzy Walheim 6A 12/2/11 Galileo Galileo was born on February 15, 1564 in Pisa, Northern Italy. His father was a poor member from a good family in Florence. He was the first of six children, his family was not rich and in the 1570’s he moved to Florence. In 1580, Galileo began his studies at the University of Pisa where he studied Pendulum ( A type of physics, which is a way to explain a type of behavior of the bodies near Earth). He also learned about the Ancient Greek scientist. Galileo preformed many experiments such as gently rolling balls down a sloping plain to determine their positions.

Galileo struggled with many difficulties. When he was at the University of Pisa, his father hoped he would study medicines, which Galileo did not want, so instead he studied thePendulum. Galileo was never married, but he did once have a brief relationship with Marina Gamba. His father was a bit of a distraction in his accomplishments and studies because he did not want Galileo to succeed but, instead wanted him to follow his lifestyle and teachings.

Galileo had great accomplishments. Some of his accomplishments include discoveries on the Pendulum Theory and telescopes. He was the Professor of Mathematics at the University of Padua and invented a pump that raised water by using only one horse.

His accomplishments effect my life because if it weren’t for him and other scientists we wouldn’t be able to see space or discover the things we have. His accomplishments mean that you should never give up, be distracted by what other people think and always go with your gut.

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