1630 in science

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The year 1630 in science and technology involved some significant events.

Mathematics

• Pierre de Fermat studies the curve later known as the "Witch of Agnesi".

Technology

• Cornelius Drebbel produces an early form of magic lantern or slide projector.

Events

• The first laws prohibiting gambling in America are passed.

Births

• September 13 - Olof Rudbeck, Swedish physiologist (d. 1702)
• October - Isaac Barrow, English mathematician (d. 1677)
• possible date - Johann Kunckel, German chemist (d. 1703)

Deaths

• November 15 - Johannes Kepler, astronomer (b. 1571)
• Federico Cesi, founder of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, in Rome, Italy (b. 1586)
• Johannes Schreck (also known as Johannes Terrenz or Terrentius), explorer (b. 1576)