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Why did the Church of Rome try to murder Galileo?

The Catholic Church, and more specifically the Church in Rome, never tried to murder Galileo. Galileo was a personal friend of the Pope, at that time, and, although he was tried for heresy, and told to stop teaching his theory as fact, as he had no proof, he was certainly never murdered.


What kind of relationship did Galileo have with the church. why?

Galileo had a falling out with the church over his scientific papers regarding the Earth revolving around the sun. This went against the church belief's at the time and Galileo was forced to go to Rome for a trail and denounce his scientific findings.


Where did Galileo Galilei travel?

In 1633 the Roman Catholic Church forced Galileo to stand trial for his belief that the Earth moves around the Sun. Galileo had to publicly denounce the idea and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He spent the the rest of his life under house arrest. Galileo became blind before he died at Arcetri, near Florence, on January 8, 1642.


Was the Galileo's discovery accepted by the people of that time why was this so?

Galileo's most significant observation and discovery was that the universe (or now the solar system) was Sun-Centered. Originally, people accepted the Copernican theory that the universe was Earth-centered. For a few years Galileo had to defend his discover until 1616.


What two ways did Galileo seek to appease the church?

In 1616, the church warned Galileo not to defend the ideas of Copernicus. While remaining publicly silent, he continued his studies. Then in 1932, after he had published " Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems", Galileo stood before the court under the threat of torture. So he knelt before the cardinals and read aloud a signed confession that stated that he agreed that the ideas of Copernicus were false.

Related questions

What year did Galileo go against the church's beliefs?

1616


Where is Galileo tomb stone?

It has to be some where in Italy Rome.


Why did the Church of Rome try to murder Galileo?

The Catholic Church, and more specifically the Church in Rome, never tried to murder Galileo. Galileo was a personal friend of the Pope, at that time, and, although he was tried for heresy, and told to stop teaching his theory as fact, as he had no proof, he was certainly never murdered.


Did the space probe Galileo have any crew members?

No, Galileo was an unmanned probe. At this time, it is not possible for humans to travel to Jupiter.


Was the discovery accepting by the people of that time?

Galileo's most significant observation and discovery was that the universe (or now the solar system) was Sun-Centered. Originally, people accepted the Copernican theory that the universe was Earth-centered. For a few years Galileo had to defend his discover until 1616.


How expensive are travel packages to Rome?

A travel package to rome will cost you around 700 dollars.


When did Galileo get out of prison?

Galileo was on trial in 1633 and placed under house arrest for nine years until his death in 1642.


What travel agencies in California offer specialized Rome travel deals?

There are hundreds of travel agencies in California and all will have tie-ups with tour operators in Rome to conduct their Rome tours. It is unlikely that a travel agency in California would conduct its own tour to Rome, other than booking the flights and then having a Rome operator to meet the group when they land in Rome.


What is 1616?

1616 = 1,616


Did catholic church believe that earth was centre of universe?

Yes, they believed the Ptolemiac theory, not the Copernican. They persecuted Galileo Galileo for stating otherwise, Circa 1616. This was because Scripture (as Ecclesiates 1:5) states the world is center not the Sun. And Scripture being the word of God, could not be wrong


What kind of relationship did Galileo have with the church. why?

Galileo had a falling out with the church over his scientific papers regarding the Earth revolving around the sun. This went against the church belief's at the time and Galileo was forced to go to Rome for a trail and denounce his scientific findings.


Where did Galileo Galilei travel?

In 1633 the Roman Catholic Church forced Galileo to stand trial for his belief that the Earth moves around the Sun. Galileo had to publicly denounce the idea and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He spent the the rest of his life under house arrest. Galileo became blind before he died at Arcetri, near Florence, on January 8, 1642.