When were the botanical gardens at Pisa and Padua founded?

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Maymyo: botanical gardens — Botanical garden Botanical gardens in Maymyo, Myanmar.

The botanical gardens at Pisa and Padua are recognized as the two oldest in Europe, both established in Italy during the 16th century.1

Pisa: The botanical garden was founded in 1543. While it was established slightly earlier than the garden in Padua, it moved locations twice after its opening.12
Padua: The botanical garden was founded in 1545. It is considered the oldest botanical garden in Europe that remains in its original location.213

These institutions were initially associated with university medical schools, serving as "physic gardens" where professors of medicine trained students and cultivated plants for medicinal use.1