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 â Lisbon, Portugal, is hit by an earthquake.
Technology
- Autumn â Kõpu Lighthouse first lit on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa; it will remain in continuous use into the 21st century.[1]
Births
- June 1 â János Zsámboky, Hungarian physician and scholar (died 1584)
- Agostino Ramelli, Italian engineer (died c. 1600)
Deaths
- February 16 â Johannes Stöffler, German mathematician (born 1452)
- March 28 â Nicholas Leonicus Thomaeus, Italian scholar and professor of philosophy (born 1456)
- prob. date â Antonio Pigafetta, Italian circumnavigator (born c. 1491)