16th century

As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600.

Inventions, discoveries, introductions

List of 16th century inventions

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• Introduction of the spinning wheel revolutionizes textile production.
• New world crops such as maize, potatoes, chocolate, and tomatoes, become known to Europeans.