1522: what happened around the world

In 1522, 25 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Siege of Rhodes, Battle of Bicocca and 1521–22 papal conclave among the best known. 60 more were already under way, such as Italian Wars and Ottoman Wars in Europe. 9 things were founded or built that year, from National Palace and Bodrum Castle.

25events began
60already under way
9founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges17

Revolts, massacres and attacks3

Treaties, councils and politics3

Disasters2

Already under way in 152260

Came to an end in 15223

Founded or built in 15229

Stories that pass through 1522

The Unification of JapanFrom the Ōnin War to the fall of Osaka, 1467–1615 The Discovery of AmericaFifty-three years, from a beach in the Bahamas to the silver of Potosí, 1492–1545 Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 Magellan's CircumnavigationFive ships out, one ship home, 1519–1522

Nearby years

1513 1514 1516 1519 1520 1521 1522 1524 1526 1527 1529 1532 1534 All of the 16th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →