1520 in science

Overview of the events of 1520 in science

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

## Botany

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

## Exploration

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

## Births

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

## Deaths

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

## References

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1. ^ "Ferdinand Magellan", Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent, retrieved 2007-01-14

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