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1616 in science

The year 1616 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed

See also: 1615 in science, other events of 1616, 1617 in science, list of years in science.

Births

• John Wallis, English mathematician who made important contributions to the development of algebra and analytical geometry (died 1703)

Deaths