1520 in science

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The year 1520 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

Exploration

• November 1–28 - Ferdinand Magellan's fleet makes the first passage of the Strait of Magellan and he names the Pacific Ocean.

Births

• 'Denis Zachaire', French alchemist (d. 1556)
• approx. date - Vincenzo Galilei, Italian scientist and musician (d. 1591)

Deaths

• approx. date - Pedro Álvares Cabral, Portuguese explorer (b. c.1467/8).