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Nicolaus Copernicus born at Torun, Poland
1483
Copernicus’ father dies
1489
Lukasz Watzenrode, Copernicus’ maternal uncle and guardian, elected Bishop of Warmia.
1491
Nicolaus Copernicus leaves the parish school of St. John, Torun for the University in Kraków.
1491-1495
Period of studies at the University in Krakow.
1496
Copernicus begins Law studies at Bologna.
1497
Copernicus join the Chapter of Warmia, holding the post of Canon of Frombork in absentia through his vicars. His name is entered into the students’ corporation book.