1531_in_science Knowpia

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

Astronomy edit

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

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

^ 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.