1619 in science
Today, 1619 in science is an issue that is present in all spheres of society. From politics to pop culture, 1619 in science has become a constant talking point. This trend has led to an increase in attention and interest in 1619 in science, both from experts and laypeople. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of 1619 in science, from its historical origins to its impact on the world today. We will analyze how 1619 in science has evolved over time and examine its influence in different areas. Additionally, we will discuss the future implications of 1619 in science and how it can affect our lives in the future.
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The year 1619 in science and technology involved some significant events.
Astronomy
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- Publication of Johannes Kepler's third law of planetary motion in his Harmonices Mundi. He also recognises the duality of convex polyhedra.
- Publication of the Jesuit Giuseppe Biancani's Sphaera mundi, seu cosmographia demonstrativa, ac facili methodo tradita in Bologna.
Biochemistry
- Lactose is discovered by Fabriccio Bartoletti; the word lactose comes from the Latin word lac which means "milk".
Exploration
- In North America, the Churchill River is discovered by Danish explorer Jens Munk, and it will be used for over 100 years as a trading route of the Hudson's Bay Company from their fort at its mouth to the interior.
- Frederick de Houtman and Jans van Edel discover the Houtman Abrolhos islands.[1]
Medicine
- Dermod O'Meara's text on genetic disorders, De Moribus: Pathologia Haereditaria Generalis is published in Dublin,[2] the first medical text published in Ireland.
Metallurgy
- Sir Basil Brooke produces steel using a reverbatory furnace in Coalbrookdale, England.
Births
- probable date – Daniel Whistler, English physician (died 1684)
Deaths
- May 21 – Hieronymus Fabricius, Italian anatomist and embryologist (born 1537)
- September – Hans Lippershey, Dutch lensmaker, credited with inventing the telescope in 1608 (born c. 1570)
- Olivier de Serres, French soil scientist (born 1539)
- Caterina Vitale, Maltese chemist (born 1566)
References
- ^ Taylor, Isaac (1898). Names and Their Histories: a Handbook of Historical Geography and Topographical Nomenclature. London: Rivingtons. p. 149.
- ^ Moody, T. W.; et al., eds. (1989). A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-821744-2.