Nicolaus Copernicus
Born in 1473, Nicolaus Copernicus was the person who cleared things up when everyone else thought the Earth was the center of the universe. He created a model of a universe that revolved around the sun, which is still used to this day! Originally from Poland, he lived in different places in Europe. Sadly, it seems like humanity has regressed once more with people thinking he was wrong.
What Nicolaus Copernicus Really Looked Like
Old renditions of him do not do the scientist any justice as they make him seem so hollowed and gaunt. Someone decided that he deserved better than this! After all, this was the man who opened our eyes to something so incredibly important. Even in this new depiction, he still looks a little miserable. Some think that this is the price one has to pay to be so smart.