What Happened in 1822 — Events, Births & Deaths

The government of Central America votes for total annexation to the First Mexican Empire.

The Florida Territory is created in the United States.

Greek War of Independence: The Turks capture the Greek town of Souli.

Alexis St Martin is accidentally shot in the stomach, leading to William Beaumont's studies on digestion.

Konstantinos Kanaris blows up the Ottoman navy's flagship at Chios, killing the Kapudan Pasha Nasuhzade Ali Pasha.

Chippewas turn over a huge tract of land in Ontario to the United Kingdom.

Jean-François Champollion officially informs the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres in France that he has deciphered the Rosetta Stone.

Greek War of Independence: The First Siege of Missolonghi begins.