1712 in science

The year 1712 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1711 in science, other events of 1712, 1713 in science and the list of years in science.

Births

Deaths

• February 2 – Martin Lister, English naturalist (born c1638)
• Giovanni Cassini, Italian astronomer (born 1625)