Which scientist spent his last years under house arrest because of his publicized discoveries and his unwillingness to retract his findings?

Name: Which scientist spent his last years under house arrest because of his publicized discoveries and his unwillingness to retract his findings?
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Galileo Galilei was placed under house arrest by the Roman Catholic Church for his support of the heliocentric model of the universe, which was contrary to the Church's teaching at the time.

Which Scientist Spent His Last Years Under House Arrest Because