Galileo Galilee was born in the Renaissance time. He was born near Pisa, Italy on February 15, 1564 and died on January 8, 1642 in Arcetr. He was educated at the University of Pisa. Galileo was a mathematics teacher and a scientist. He accomplished much in his lifetime. Galileo went to the University of Pisa for four years. He focused on medical studies. Galileo’s father, Vincenzo Galilee wanted him to be a doctor; Galileo did not. In 1585, Galileo …showed first 75 words of 320 total…

…showed last 75 words of 320 total…On Two New Sciences. These books were banned because they disagreed with what the church taught. That showed his expertise, and intelligence. Galileo was indeed a hero of the Renaissance. He built a telescope stronger than ever. He built it all while he was teaching. He also questioned a many of the churches teachings. If the church had known he agreed with the Copernican theory he would have been killed. Galileo was a true hero.