1692 in science

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The year 1692 in science and technology:

Contents

1 Events
2 Mathematics
3 Medicine
4 Births

Events

In the American colonies, the Salem Witch trials develop, following 250 years of witch-hunts in Europe.

Mathematics

The tractrix, sometimes called a tractory or equitangential curve, is first studied by Christiaan Huygens, who gives it its name.

Medicine

Thomas Sydenham's Processus integri ("The Process of Healing") is published posthumously.

Births

April 22 - James Stirling, mathematician (died 1770)