Bruno Giordano


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 (bro͞o′nō), Giordano 1548?-1600.
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.
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A cette occasion, un match amical devrait etre organise, auquel ont deja promis de participer les anciens membres du trio de feu (Ma-Gi-Ca) du grand Naples, champion en 1987 et 1990: Maradona, Bruno Giordano et le Bresilien Careca.