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1708 in science

The year 1708 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1707 in science, other events of 1708, 1709 in science and the list of years in science.

Births

• Albrecht von Haller, Swiss physician and scientist, founder of neurology (died 1777)

Deaths

• Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, French botanist (born 1656)

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