Trial of Galileo

1633 CE · Roma · science

Galileo, who advocated the heliocentric view of the universe, was tried by the Inquisition and forced to recant his views; it is a symbolic event in the relationship between science and religion.

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What was Trial of Galileo?
Galileo, who advocated the heliocentric view of the universe, was tried by the Inquisition and forced to recant his views; it is a symbolic event in the relationship between science and religion.
When did Trial of Galileo happen?
1633 CE
Where did Trial of Galileo take place?
Roma