Frombork

They are now preparing another excavation to look for the remains of Copernicus's uncle, the former bishop of Warmia, who is also believed to be buried in Frombork Cathedral.

Geneticists Say 'Uncle' 2006

After his death, his remains rested in an unmarked grave beneath the floor of the cathedral in Frombork, Poland.

SCIENCE NEWS 2010

"Why was he just buried along with everyone else, like every other canon in Frombork?" said Repcheck.

SCIENCE NEWS 2010

In 1495 Watzenrode arranged Copernicus's election as canon of the chapter of Frombork (Frauenberg in German) of the Cathedral Chapter of Warmia, an administrative position just below that of bishop.

Nicolaus Copernicus Rabin, Sheila 2005

He took up residence in his chapter of Frombork in 1510 and stayed there the rest of his life.

Nicolaus Copernicus Rabin, Sheila 2005

Copernicus left Bologna for Frombork in 1501 without having obtained his degree.

Nicolaus Copernicus Rabin, Sheila 2005

He continued making astronomical observations whenever he could, hampered by the poor position for observations in Frombork and his many pressing responsibilities as canon.

Nicolaus Copernicus Rabin, Sheila 2005

Because at the time of his death he was just any other canon in Frombork.

The Shad Plank 2010

After his death, his remains rested in an unmarked grave beneath the floor of the cathedral in Frombork, northern Poland, the exact location unknown.

The Shad Plank 2010

Wojciech Ziemba, the archbishop of the region surrounding Frombork, said the Catholic Church is proud that Copernicus left the region a legacy of "his hard work, devotion and above all of his scientific genius."

The Shad Plank 2010