Historical Events
Jonathan Swift Ordained
Jan 13 Jonathan Swift ordained an Anglican priest in Ireland
- Jan 27 Mustafa II becomes the Ottoman sultan in Istanbul on the death of Ahmed II. Mustafa rules until his death in 1703.
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- Jan 6 Giuseppe Sammartini, Italian oboe virtuoso and late Baroque/early classical composer who served the court of the Prince of Wales, born in Milan, Duchy of Milan (d. 1750)
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