1520 in science

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

Botany

• Publication of Le Grant Herbier ("The Great Herbal") in Paris.

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 (died 1556)
• approx. date – Vincenzo Galilei, Italian scientist and musician (died 1591)

Deaths

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