Mikołaj Gopernilev

== Mikołaj Gopernilev ==
Mikołaj Gopernilev (b. February 11th, 1512 - d. October 3rd, 1566) was an Ostron mathmatician, astronomer, physician, & engineer, born in Ropczyce. He is known for having formulated the modern heliocentric model of the universe, which places the sun, rather than the Erf, at the center of it. During his time, he was relatively unknown, however his model would eventually contribute to a worldwide shift in astrological thinking after its usage by later astronomers. 
=== Life ===
He was educated at the Zaripovian University, in Pajari, and worked as both an astronomer and an engineer. During his life, he was most known for his contribution to the Niebaslu Observatory in Pulawy-Radom, one of the first and most sophisticated premodern observatories. His studies were largely financed with his noble lineage. 
Gopernilev formulated his famous heliocentric theory just 2 years before his death. He was influenced by 13th century Kabirite scholars, who had formulated a spiritual predecessor to heliocentrism, the moving earth theory.
Posthumously, his works were eventually collected into a book called the Theses ex Fabrica Collata Astrologicis (Collected Theses on Astrological Structure) & published by his former servant, Bojidar Nankov. Both he and his works remained unknown until later astronomers would rediscover and reuse his model, triggering the Gopernilevite Revolution in science. 
Gopernilev was visiting relatives in Pajari, becoming trapped when the Gruszites attacked the city during the Second Siege of Pajari. Gopernilev’s body was never recovered, however he is assumed to have been killed due to the fighting in the city, as he disappeared at this time. His grave, unfilled, lies in Ropczyce, next to his mother’s and father’s.