Mathematicians of the 1600's The 1600's was a period of expansive intellectual growth in Western civilization which began during the Renaissance era. The transformation of society during the Renaissance led man to challenge archaic ideas. Changes were seen politically, economically, and socially. The Protestant Revolution advanced opposition to the Catholic Church's political and military power and taught people to ... life, Newton was involved in politics. He served one term in Parliament and he directed the royal mint until his death in 1727. Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642) Galileo Galilei, ...

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