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Studies in Department of Arts
- When
- Fall 1491 to Summer/Fall 1495
- Where
- University of Kraków
Copernicus studied in the Department of Arts from fall 1491 until approximately 1495, focusing on mathematical astronomy and philosophy.
From the fall of 1491 until the summer or fall of 1495, Copernicus studied in the Department of Arts. He acquired foundations in mathematical astronomy, geometry, and Aristotelian philosophy. This period coincided with the heyday of the Kraków astronomical-mathematical school.
Sources
- Nicolaus Copernicus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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