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1520 in science

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The year 1520 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

Botany

  • Publication of Le Grant Herbier ("The Great Herbal") in Paris.

Exploration

  • November 1–28 – Ferdinand Magellan's fleet makes the first passage of the Strait of Magellan and he names the Pacific Ocean.

Births

  • approx. date – Vincenzo Galilei, Italian scientist and musician (died 1591)
  • Agatha Streicher, German physician (died 1581)

Deaths

  • approx. date – Pedro Álvares Cabral, Portuguese explorer (b. c. 1467/8).

References

References

  1. "Ferdinand Magellan". New Advent.
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