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1531 in science

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The year 1531 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

Astronomy

Halley's Comet makes its only appearance this century (Perihelion: August 26).

Earth sciences

January 26 – Lisbon, Portugal, is hit by an earthquake.

Technology

Autumn – Kõpu Lighthouse first lit on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa; it will remain in continuous use into the 21st century.

Births

June 1 – János Zsámboky, Hungarian physician and scholar (died 1584)
Agostino Ramelli, Italian engineer (died c. 1600)

Deaths

February 16 – Johannes Stöffler, German mathematician (born 1452)
March 28 − Nicholas Leonicus Thomaeus, Italian scholar and professor of philosophy (born 1456)
prob. date – Antonio Pigafetta, Italian circumnavigator (born c. 1491)

References

(2005). "Eastern Europe: an introduction to the people, lands, and culture". [[ABC-CLIO]].

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