galileo
Galileo Galilei was undeniably one of the most influential people in history. ... Galileo started his studies at an early age, beginning at University of Pisa to study medicine. ... At this point, Galileo made a career change and turned away from medicine, never finishing his studies to get his degree. ... Ferdinand de Medici gave him a scholarship and helped fund much of Galileo’s studies. Arguably Galileo’s most important discovery was the telescope.