Births on June 29

Rembert Dodoens

Born on June 29, 1517

Rembert Dodoens, Flemish physician and botanist (d. 1585)

Rembert Dodoens (born Rembert Van Joenckema, 29 June 1517 – 10 March 1585) was a Flemish physician and botanist, also known under his Latinized name Rembertus Dodonaeus. He has been called the father of botany. The standard author abbreviation Dodoens is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

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Events on 1517

22 Jan

Battle of Ridaniya
The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya.
15 Aug

Fernão Pires de Andrade
Seven Portuguese armed vessels led by Fernão Pires de Andrade meet Chinese officials at the Pearl River estuary.
31 Oct

95 Theses
Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

Births on June 29

Rembert Dodoens

Born on June 29, 1517

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Events on 1517

Battle of Ridaniya

Fernão Pires de Andrade

95 Theses