1520 in science
The year 1520 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
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Exploration
- November 1–28 – Ferdinand Magellan's fleet makes the first passage of the Strait of Magellan and he names the Pacific Ocean.[1]
Births
- approx. date – Vincenzo Galilei, Italian scientist and musician (died 1591)
- Agatha Streicher, German phycisian (died 1581)
Deaths
- approx. date – Pedro Álvares Cabral, Portuguese explorer (b. c. 1467/8).
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References
- "Ferdinand Magellan", Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent, retrieved 2007-01-14
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