Galileo Galilei vs William Shakespeare
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Compare the life timelines of Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) and William Shakespeare (1564–1616) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 52 years, from 1564 to 1616.
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Galileo Galilei (1564–1642)
- — Born in Pisa Verified
- — Discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter Verified
- — Published Sidereus Nuncius
- — Published Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems
- — Condemned by the Roman Inquisition and sentenced to house arrest Verified
- — Died at Arcetri, near Florence Verified
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
- — Born in Stratford-upon-Avon Verified
- — Married Anne Hathaway Verified
- — Globe Theatre opened with his company as resident players
- — Wrote Hamlet
- — Died in Stratford-upon-Avon Verified