1522 facts for kids

The year 1522 was a time of big changes and exciting discoveries around the world. Important leaders rose to power, battles were fought, and brave explorers completed an amazing journey. Let's look at some of the key events that shaped this year.

Important Events of 1522

New Pope in Rome

• January 9 – A new leader was chosen for the Catholic Church. Adrian Dedens became Pope Adrian VI. The Pope is the head of the worldwide Catholic Church.

Aztec Ruler's End

• February 26 – In what is now Mexico, Cuauhtémoc, the last ruler of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, was put to death. This happened under the orders of Hernán Cortés, a Spanish explorer and soldier known as a conquistador.

Battle for Milan

• April 22 – A big fight called the Battle of Bicocca took place in Italy. French and Swiss soldiers, led by Odet de Lautrec, tried to take back the city of Milan. But they were defeated by Spanish forces. This loss forced them to leave the area and go into Venetian territory.

Siege of Rhodes Begins

• July 28 – The powerful Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I started a long attack on the island of Rhodes. This island was defended by a group of warrior monks called the Knights of St. John.

First Trip Around the World

• September 6 – An incredible journey was completed! The ship Vittoria returned to Sanlcar de Barrameda in Spain. It was one of the few ships left from Ferdinand Magellan's expedition. This ship became the first to ever sail completely around the world.

Knights of Rhodes Fight On

• December 18 – After many months, Ottoman soldiers finally broke into the city of Rhodes. But the Knights of St. John kept fighting bravely in the streets.

Surrender and New Home

• December 20 – Suleiman the Magnificent accepted the surrender of the remaining Knights. He allowed them to leave Rhodes safely. These Knights later moved to the island of Malta and became known as the Knights of Malta.

Important Meetings and Books

• The first Diet of Nuremberg took place. A "Diet" was a formal meeting or assembly, often of leaders or representatives.
• The third edition of the Textus Receptus of the Bible was published. This was an important version of the New Testament text.

Images for kids

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  December 20: The symbol of the Knights of Malta.

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  An example of an early printed Bible, similar to the 3rd Textus Receptus.

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  A portrait of Dirck Coornhert, a Dutch writer and artist born in 1522.

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  A portrait of Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Sultan Suleiman I, born in 1522.

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  A portrait of Johann Reuchlin, a German scholar who passed away in 1522.

See also

In Spanish: 1522 para niños