Deaths on April 22

Hans Erasmus Aßmann, German poet (b. 1646)

Hans Erasmus Aßmann, Freiherr von Abschatz (4 February 1646 – 22 April 1699) was a German statesman and poet from the second Silesian school.

26 Jan

Treaty of Karlowitz
For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.
16 Feb

Holy Roman Emperor
First Leopoldine Diploma is issued by the Holy Roman Emperor, recognizing the Greek Catholic clergy enjoyed the same privileges as Roman Catholic priests in the Principality of Transylvania.
13 Apr

Khalsa
Guru Gobind Singh establishes the Khalsa in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.