1722
Events Abraham De Moivre states De Moivre's theorem connecting trigonometric functions and complex numbers Publication of the first book of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier Fall of Persia's Safavid dynasty during a bloody revolt of the Afghani people. July 25 - Three Years War begins along Maine and Massachusetts border. December 20 - After the longest reign by a Chinese Emperor in history, the Kangxi Emperor dies and is succeeded by his son Yinzhen with the reign name Yongzheng.
Births February 19 - Tiphaigne de la Roche (Charles-François), french author (died 1774) September 22 - John Home, Scottish dramatist (died 1808) September 27 - Samuel Adams, American revolutionary leader (died 1803) Flora Macdonald, Scottish heroine (died 1790) Hyder Ali, Indian general, sultan of Mysore (died 1782) Joseph Warton, English poet and critic (died 1800) Christopher Smart, English poet (died 1771)
Deaths January 21 - Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton, former supporter of William III of Orange March 11 - John Toland, philosopher (born 1670) June 16 - John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (born 1650) September 27 - Grace; killed by a Dobhar-chu December 20 - Kangxi Emperor of China Johann Adam Reincken, German organist and composer (born 1623) Adriaen van der Werff, Dutch painter, engraver, and architect (born 1659) Johann Kuhnau, German composer (born 1660)
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