1531 in science

none 1531 science 1531 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.Eastern Europe: an introduction to the people, lands, and culture Frucht, Richard C. ABC-CLIO 2005 62 978-1-57607-800-6 https://books.google.com/books?id=lVBB1a0rC70C&pg=PA62 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) March 28 − Nicholas Leonicus Thomaeus, Italian scholar and professor of philosophy (born 1456) prob. date – Antonio Pigafetta, Italian circumnavigator (born c. 1491) References Category:16th century in science Category:1530s in science