1568 in science

The year 1568 in science and technology involved some significant events.

Botany

Orto Botanico di Bologna botanical garden is created under the direction of Ulisse Aldrovandi.

Medicine

Ane Breve Descriptioun of the Pest by Gilbert Skene, the first Scottish medical book, is published.

Births

October 2 – Marin Getaldić, Ragusan mathematician date unknown – Nikolaus Ager, French botanist

Deaths