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