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Copernicus
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teory that the earth is not at the center of the universe. started astronomy and the scientific revolution
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Newton
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described universal gravitation
three laws of motion greatly advanced the Scientific Revolution |
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Chinoiseri
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Chinese-esque
pottery writtings and interior design |
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Matteo Ricci
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jesuit tried to convert emperor with clock started christian movement in China
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Voltaire
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Francois Marie Arouet
frontline defender of liberty against royal despotism loved education and civil liberties |
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Diderot
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prominent figure during the Enlightenment
editior and contributor to Encylopedia |
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Montesquieu
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philosopher used satire and douple meanings to spread word
huge political writter spirit of Laws |
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Montesquieu
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attacked Enlightenment faith in reason and progress
passionate about individual freedom |
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Adam Smith
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founded modern economics
free compition invisible hand |
