1520 in science

none 1520 science 1520 The year 1520 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. Botany Publication of Le Grant Herbier ("The Great Herbal") in Paris. Exploration November 1–28 – Ferdinand Magellan's fleet makes the first passage of the Strait of Magellan and he names the Pacific Ocean.https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09526b.htm Ferdinand Magellan New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia 2007-01-14 Births approx. date – Vincenzo Galilei, Italian scientist and musician (died 1591) Agatha Streicher, German physician (died 1581) Deaths approx. date – Pedro Álvares Cabral, Portuguese explorer (b. c. 1467/8). References Category:16th century in science Category:1520s in science