1531 in science

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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.^[1]

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)

References

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. Retrieved 2011-10-04.