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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Astronomer

The Resume

    (February 19, 1473-May 24, 1543)
    Father of Modern Astronomy
    Theorized correctly that the Earth revolves around the Sun
    Studied canon law, math, science, Greek and medicine
    Crater Copernicus on Mars is named in his honor
    Published 'De Revolutionibus' and 'De Revolutionibus Coelestibus'

Why he might be annoying:

    He theorized incorrectly that the Sun was the center of the Universe (1513).
    He was incorrect in stating that the sun was stationary.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He theorized correctly the Earth revolves around the Sun (1513).
    He was first to publish that the Earth was neither stationary nor the center of the universe.
    His theories were scorned by the church.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 26 Votes: 34.62% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 71 Votes: 53.52% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 70 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 24 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 71 Votes: 49.30% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 58 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 73 Votes: 49.32% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 100 Votes: 58.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 80 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 64 Votes: 32.81% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 236 Votes: 46.19% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 217 Votes: 39.63% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 1507 Votes: 42.60% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 533 Votes: 41.65% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 1044 Votes: 42.34% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1891 Votes: 35.33% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 5072 Votes: 46.43% Annoying