Bruno,
Giordano 1548-1600; It. philosopher: burned at the stake by the Inquisition
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(bro͞oˈnō), Giordano 1548?-1600.
Italian philosopher who used Copernican principles in formulating his cosmic theory of an infinite universe. Condemned by the Inquisition for heresy, immoral conduct, and blasphemy, he was burned at the stake.