1630 in science
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1630 in science
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The year 1630 in science and technology involved some significant events.
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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.[1]
Events
- The first laws prohibiting gambling in America are passed.
Births
- September 13 - Olof Rudbeck, Swedish physiologist (died 1702)
- October - Isaac Barrow, English mathematician (died 1677)
- possible date - Johann Kunckel, German chemist (died 1703)
Deaths
- November 15 - Johannes Kepler, astronomer (born 1571)
- Federico Cesi, founder of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, in Rome, Italy (born 1586)
- Johannes Schreck (also known as Johannes Terrenz or Terrentius), explorer (born 1576)
References
- ^ Richardson, Matthew (2001). The Penguin Book of Firsts. New Delhi: Penguin Books India. ISBN 0-14-302771-9.
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