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| A Puritan clergyman that led in the formation of the Philosophical College |
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| The first permanent scientific society of the Modern Age |
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| French Academy of Science |
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| Formed in 1666 by Jasenists |
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| a work of superior excellence that has stood the test of time- a work for all people of all ages |
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| Luther's most lasting and original musical achievements |
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the most important composer before Bach
wrote church music, which he used the Bible as his text |
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| One of history's greatest composers |
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| wrote oratorios such as "The Messiah" |
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| Best-known choral piece in the world |
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"Father of the English Hymn"
Wrote hymns (Spiritual songs of praise) |
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He wrote very cheerful music for the church
Wrote "Sunrise Symphony" "The Creation" "The Seasons" |
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A child prodigy that mastered all the music forms by 13
Died at age 35 |
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Was able to make a living by performing public concerts
Wrote piano sonatas (Long piano solos) |
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Began Modern Age art
Developed the art of woodcutting
Drew "Praying Hands" |
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One of the greatest portrait painters of all times
Painted famous portraits of Henry and his wives |
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One of the greatest painters of all time
Painted "Sacrifice of Isaac"
Painted biblical scenes from the perspective of a believing Christian |
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Father of Anatomy
Finished first complete description of the human body |
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| Published De Magneta, the first great English science book |
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| Formulated the first modern scientific method |
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| Invented logarithms and decimal notation |
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| Discovered circulation of blood in the human body |
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| Invented an accurate scale for measuring lines and angles |
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Father of Modern Philosophy
Developed analytical geometry |
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Invented a calculating device that preceded modern calculators
Perfected the barometer and helped develop the science of hydrostatics |
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Father of Modern Chemistry
Formulated laws of gases |
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| The first to observe microscopic cells |
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| Predicted the appearance of a Comet which bears his name |
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| Pioneered the science of taxonomy (classification) |
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| Invented the mercury thermometer and developed a temperature scale |
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