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He is best known for his controversial theories and his belief in an infinite universe with multiple worlds. Born in 1548 in Nola, Italy, Bruno joined the Dominican Order at a young age and became a priest. However, his unorthodox ideas soon brought him into conflict with the Church. He rejected many traditional views, including the geocentric model of the universe, and instead advocated for a heliocentric system with the Earth as one of many planets orbiting the sun. Bruno also proposed that the universe is infinite and that there are countless inhabited worlds beyond our own. These ideas, along with his rejection of several other fundamental Church doctrines, led to his persecution by the Inquisition. After a series of trials and imprisonment, he was burned at the stake for heresy in 1600. Despite his death, Bruno's ideas continued to influence later scientists and thinkers. His emphasis on the infinity and plurality of the universe contributed to the development of modern cosmology and the acceptance of the Copernican heliocentric model. He also had an impact on philosophy, particularly his notion of an interconnected universe and his criticism of dogmatic religious beliefs. Giordano Bruno's life and work continue to be subjects of study and debate. While some consider him a martyr for scientific progress and intellectual freedom, others argue that his ideas were too speculative and lacked sufficient evidence. Nevertheless, he remains an important figure in the history of science and philosophy.