Historical Astronomers in Context

Tycho Brahe(1546-1601)

There was a civil war in Scotland between 1562 and 1594.  This was due to the Catholic and Protestant divide in the country.

France was also divided by religion and had the French Wars of Religion between 1562 and 1598.

Michelangelo , born: 3/6/1475,  died: 2/18/1564

Michelangelo was an important artist who made the famous David sculpture.

It was interesting to realize that many things were going on in the arts and sciences and the lots of the world was divided regarding religion.