1600 in science - Definition and Overview

The year 1600 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1599 in science, other events of 1600, 1601 in science, and the list of years in science.

Exploration

• December 31 - British East India Company is founded.
• Tadoussac, France's first trading post on the mainland of New France (now Canada), is established

Geology

• William Gilbert publishes De Magnete which describes the Earth's magnetic field and is the beginning of modern geomagnetism.

Mathematics

• Ludolph van Ceulen computed the first 35 decimals of π at about this time.

Physics

• William Gilbert coins the word electricity.

Technology

• Simon Stevin invents a carriage propelled by sails.

Births

• November : John Ogilby (d. 1676), cartographer

Deaths