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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 15th century16th century17th century
Decades: 1490s  1500s  1510s  – 1520s –  1530s  1540s  1550s
Years: 1519 1520 152115221523 1524 1525

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

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

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.

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