Deaths on June 22

Josiah Child

Died on June 22, 1699

Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (b. 1630)

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet, , (c. 1630/31 – 22 June 1699) was an English economist, merchant and politician. He was an economist proponent of mercantilism and governor of the East India Company. He led the company in the Anglo-Mughal War.

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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.

Deaths on June 22

Josiah Child

Died on June 22, 1699

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