Johannes Kepler
1571–1630 — Germany
Era: Early Modern
Brilliance: 10/10 | Stewardship: 8/10 | Composite Index: 80
He heard the music of the spheres.
"I was merely thinking God's thoughts after Him."
Biography
Three laws of planetary motion — foundation for Newton's gravitation. Life of suffering: smallpox, crippled hands, wife and children died, mother accused of witchcraft.
Key Facts
- Three laws of planetary motion
- Called his work 'thinking God's thoughts after Him'
- Defended mother against witchcraft charges
- Died traveling to collect unpaid salary
- Harmonices Mundi described planetary 'music'
He mapped the heavens while his life fell apart.
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