Proof of "Fundamental Theorem of Algebra' using Galois Theory

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I am studying Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.

$\mathbb C$ is algebraically closed

It is enough to prove theorem by showing this statement $1$,

Statement $1$. If $E/\mathbb C$ is finite extension, then $\mathbb C=E$.

And to prove Statement $1$, it is enough to show Statement $2$

Statement $2$. Suppose $E/\mathbb R$ is finite extension, and $K$ be normal closure of $E/\mathbb R$. Then, $K=\mathbb C$.

Now my goal is to show Statement $2$.

Since all fields on above are characteristic $0$, all extensions are separable.

Therefore $K/\mathbb R$ is Galois Extension. And the book states $K/\mathbb R$ is obviously finite extension.

However I couldn't catch why $[K:\mathbb R]<\infty$.