The scientific revolution was the emergence of modern science during the early modern period, when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology (including human anatomy) and chemistry transformed views of society and nature.he period saw a fundamental transformation in scientific ideas across mathematics, physics, astronomy, and biology in institutions supporting scientific investigation and in the more widely held picture of the universe.
CHARLES BRANDON, 1ST DUKE OF SUFFOLK, was the son of William Brandon, standard-bearer of Henry VII, who was slain by Richard III in person on Bosworth Field. Charles Brandon was brought up at the court of Henry VII. He is described by Dugdale as a person comely of stature, high of courage and conformity of disposition to King Henry VIII, with whom he became a great favourite.
Brandon, Hillsborough County -- This town is named for the family of John Brandon, a man who moved his family and all their possessions to Florida. Brooksville, Hernando County -- Brooksville comes from Preston Brooks, a former congressman of South Carolina.ort Lauderdale, Broward County -- This one comes from Maj. William Lauderdale. Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County -- Named for Lt. Col. Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, the brother of former U.S. President Franklin Pierce, the fort was headquarters of the Army of the South under General Jesup.