1593 in science
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The year 1593 in science
and technology
involved some significant events.
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
and technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
involved some significant events.
Botany
- Founding of the Jardin des plantes de MontpellierJardin des plantes de MontpellierThe Jardin des plantes de Montpellier is a historic botanical garden and arboretum located on Boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France...
by Pierre Richer de BellevalPierre Richer de BellevalPierre Richer de Belleval , was a French botanist. He is considered the father of scientific botany.Richer de Belleval was born in Châlons-en-Champagne. His father was N. Richer or Richier. He first went to Montpellier to study medicine in 1584, but ended up receiving his MD from Avignon in 1587...
. - Founding of the Botanischer Garten der Universität HeidelbergBotanischer Garten der Universität HeidelbergThe Botanischer Garten der Universität Heidelberg , also known as the Botanischer Garten Heidelberg, is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Heidelberg...
. - Carolus Clusius becomes Professor of BotanyBotanyBotany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
at Leiden UniversityLeiden UniversityLeiden University , located in the city of Leiden, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years' War. The royal Dutch House of Orange-Nassau and Leiden University still have a close...
, taking charge of the Hortus Botanicus LeidenHortus Botanicus LeidenThe Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the Leiden Observatory....
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Deaths
- June 25 - Michele MercatiMichele MercatiMichele Mercati was a physician who was superintendent of the Vatican Botanical Garden under Popes Pius V, Gregory XIII, Sixtus V, and Clement VIII.-Biography:...
, ItalianItalian peopleThe Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
physicianPhysicianA physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
and botanist (b. 15411541 in scienceThe year 1541 in science and technology included a number of events, some of which are listed here.-Cartography:* Gerardus Mercator makes his first terrestrial globe, for Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor....
) - Li ShizhenLi ShizhenLi Shizhen , courtesy name Dongbi , was one of the greatest Chinese herbologists and acupuncturists in Chinese history. His major contribution to medicine was his 27-year work, which is found in his epic book the Bencao Gangmu...
, ChineseChinese peopleThe term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
pharmacologist (b. 15181518 in scienceThe year 1518 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.-Mathematics:* Adam Ries publishes Rechnung auff der linihen, describing the use of a calculating board, a kind of two-dimensional abacus, for practical arithmetic.-Medicine:* July – Dancing Plague, a case...
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