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Johannes Kepler was a German scientist born on December 27, 1571 in Weil der Stadt, Germany. He was a key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution and is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion. He also did fundamental work in the field of optics and invented an improved version of the refracting telescope.
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About
German scientist and key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution who came up with the eponymous laws of planetary motion. He did fundamental work in the field of optics and invented an improved version of the refracting telescope
Before Fame
He would impress passersby at his grandfather's inn with his incredible mathematical acuity.
Trivia
In 1620 his mother was imprisoned for sixteen months on accusations that she was a witch.
Family Life
He had twelve children between his wives Barbara Muehleck and Susanna Reutlinger.
Associated With
He built off the telescopic discoveries of his contemporary Galileo Galilei .