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.[1]
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)
References
- ↑ Frucht, Richard C., ed. (2005). Eastern Europe: an introduction to the people, lands, and culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-57607-800-6. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
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