Deaths on June 21

Salomon Schweigger

Died on June 21, 1622

Salomon Schweigger, German theologian (b. 1551)

Salomon Schweigger (also spelled Solomon Schweiger) (30 March 1551 – 21 June 1622) was a German Lutheran theologian, minister, anthropologist and orientalist of the 16th century. He provided a valuable insight during his travels in the Balkans, Constantinople and the Middle East, and published a famous travel book of his exploits. He also published the first German language translation of the Qur'an.

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Events on 1622

12 Mar

Society of Jesus
Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier, founders of the Society of Jesus, are canonized by the Roman Catholic Church
22 Jun

Battle of Macau
Portuguese forces repel a Dutch invasion at the Battle of Macau during the Dutch-Portuguese War.
18 Dec

Battle of Mbumbi
Portuguese forces score a military victory over the Kingdom of Kongo at the Battle of Mbumbi in present-day Angola.

Deaths on June 21

Salomon Schweigger

Died on June 21, 1622

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