1531 in science

Overview of the events of 1531 in science

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

## Astronomy

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

## Earth sciences

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

## Technology

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* Autumn – Kõpu Lighthouse first lit on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa; it will remain in continuous use into the 21st century.[1]

## Births

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

## Deaths

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* 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

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1. ^ 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.

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