Top 7 World’s Greatest Scientists of all Time

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Galileo is most famously remembered for his advancements in astronomy. An Italian physicist, astronomer, mathematician and philosopher he improved the telescope and made significant astronomical observations such as the confirmation of the phases of Venus and discovery of satellites of Jupiter. Galileo’s vehement support for heliocentrism caused him a lot of trouble and consequently led him to be put under house arrest. It was during this time that he wrote ‘Two New Sciences’ which comprised descriptions of kinematics and strength of materials and led him to be called “Father of Modern Physics”.