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Question: Is it true that Ptolemy had a war with Galileo and it came to the point that Galileo was beaten by Ptolemy men!?
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It was not a war!. Ptolemy died centuries before Galileo was born!. But, yes, Galileo did dispute Ptolemy's ideas about astronomy with the Church, who were in love with Ptolemy!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, thank heavens It was a battle of scientific views and, in spite of the church supporting Ptolemy, the correct view won!.
So many times, people resort to violence when they can't win an argument!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

For crying out loud!. Ptolemy died in 168 AD!. Galileo lived in the 16th and 17th centuries!.Www@QuestionHome@Com