Deaths on May 22

Gaspar Schott

Died on May 22, 1666

Gaspar Schott, German physicist and mathematician (b. 1608)

Gaspar Schott (German: Kaspar (or Caspar) Schott; Latin: Gaspar Schottus; 5 February 1608 – 22 May 1666) was a German Jesuit and scientist, specializing in the fields of physics, mathematics and natural philosophy, and known for his industry.

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Events on 1666

19 Aug

Holmes's Bonfire
Second Anglo-Dutch War: Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroying 150 merchant ships, an act later known as "Holmes's Bonfire".
3 Sep

Great Fire of London
The Royal Exchange burns down in the Great Fire of London.
28 Nov

Battle of Rullion Green
At least 3,000 men of the Royal Scots Army led by Tam Dalyell of the Binns defeat about 900 Covenanter rebels in the Battle of Rullion Green.

Deaths on May 22

Gaspar Schott

Died on May 22, 1666

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Events on 1666

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Great Fire of London

Battle of Rullion Green