THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei was born on February 25, 1564 in Pisa, Italy and died on January 8, 1642, aged 77.
Born
February 25, 1564
Galileo Galilei died aged 77.
Died: January 8, 1642
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Pisa, Italy
- Professions
- university teacher, physicist, philosopher, astrologer, scientist, politician, mathematician, inventor, astronomer, engineer
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
More about Galileo Galilei
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei
Family
- Child
- Maria Celeste
- Sibling
- Michelagnolo Galilei
- Father
- Vincenzo Galilei
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was Galileo Galilei when they died?
Galileo Galilei died aged 77.
When is Galileo Galilei’s birthday?
Galileo Galilei’s recorded birthday is February 25.
Where was Galileo Galilei born?
Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, Italy.
What was Galileo Galilei’s name at birth?
Galileo Galilei’s recorded birth name is Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei.
When did Galileo Galilei die?
Galileo Galilei died on January 8, 1642.