1510 in science

The year 1510 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

Medicine

• 1510 Influenza pandemic - Summer – First known influenza pandemic, originating in Asia. ^[1]

Technology

• Peter Henlein makes the first modern mechanical clock. ^[2]

Births

• October 6 – John Caius, English physician and benefactor (died 1573) ^[3]
• Giovanni Filippo Ingrassia, Sicilian anatomist (died 1580).
• Bernard Palissy, French ceramicist and hydraulic engineer (died c. 1589).
• 'Denis Zachaire', French alchemist (died 1556)
• approx. date
  • Ambroise Paré, French surgeon (died 1590).
  • Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, Spanish conquistador (died 1554)

Deaths

• February 28 – Juan de la Cosa, Spanish cartographer and explorer (born c. 1460).

References

1. "NIH Scientists Explore 1510 Influenza Pandemic and Lessons Learned". National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 2010-11-12. Archived from the original on 27 March 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
2. Clock and Watch History historyofwatch.com.
3. "John Caius | British physician". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 29 June 2020.