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.

• 布鲁诺，乔达诺1548?－1600意大利哲学家，用哥白尼学说阐释他关于宇宙无限的宇宙理论，被宗教裁判所判为异端、邪恶和亵读神灵，被火刑处死