Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25)
Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25)
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1622. This year saw 9 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
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1622 Timeline
Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25)
Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25)
First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed
First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed
Pope Gregory XV forms Congregatio the Propagande Fide
The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP; Latin: Congregatio pro Gentium Evangelizatione) was a congregation of the Roman Curia of the Catholic Church in Rome, responsible for...
Germany & Transylvania sign Peace of Nikolsburg
Germany & Transylvania sign Peace of Nikolsburg
English East India Company forces capture the Portuguese fort on the island of Hormus in the Persian Gulf, an important
English East India Company forces capture the Portuguese fort on the island of Hormus in the Persian Gulf, an important trading center on the route to Mughal India
Ignatius of Loyola declared a saint
Ignatius of Loyola ( ig-NAY-shəs; Basque: Ignazio Loiolakoa; Spanish: Ignacio de Loyola; Latin: Ignatius de Loyola; born Íñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola; c. 23 October 1491 – 31 July 1556), venerated as...
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Austra
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Australian soil and the country's oldest European shipwreck [1]
John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges receive a land patent of the Province of Maine
John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges receive a land patent of the Province of Maine
Spanish silver fleet disappears off Florida Keys; thousands die
Spanish silver fleet disappears off Florida Keys; thousands die
Moliere is born
Moliere, French playwright and actor, known for french playwright and actor, was born on 1622-01-15.
Louis de Buade de Frontenac is born
Louis de Buade de Frontenac, French soldier and governor, known for french soldier and governor, was born on 1622-05-22.
Events
First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed
First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed
Pope Gregory XV forms Congregatio the Propagande Fide
The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP; Latin: Congregatio pro Gentium Evangelizatione) was a congregation of the Roman Curia of the Catholic Church in Rome, responsible for...
Germany & Transylvania sign Peace of Nikolsburg
Germany & Transylvania sign Peace of Nikolsburg
English East India Company forces capture the Portuguese fort on the island of Hormus in the Persian Gulf, an important
English East India Company forces capture the Portuguese fort on the island of Hormus in the Persian Gulf, an important trading center on the route to Mughal India
Ignatius of Loyola declared a saint
Ignatius of Loyola ( ig-NAY-shəs; Basque: Ignazio Loiolakoa; Spanish: Ignacio de Loyola; Latin: Ignatius de Loyola; born Íñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola; c. 23 October 1491 – 31 July 1556), venerated as...
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Austra
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Australian soil and the country's oldest European shipwreck [1]
John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges receive a land patent of the Province of Maine
John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges receive a land patent of the Province of Maine
Spanish silver fleet disappears off Florida Keys; thousands die
Spanish silver fleet disappears off Florida Keys; thousands die
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1622?
- In 1622, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25), First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed, Pope Gregory XV forms Congregatio the Propagande Fide.
- Who was born in 1622?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1622, including Moliere is born, Louis de Buade de Frontenac is born.