Deaths on January 21

Obadiah Walker, English historian and academic (b. 1616)

Obadiah Walker (1616 – 21 January 1699) was an English academic and Master of University College, Oxford from 1676 to 1688.

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.