Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566

Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566

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On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin.

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Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566
Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566
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