On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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

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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