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Ibn Taymiyyah, Syrian scholar and theologian was born in 1263, while Cao Rui, Chinese emperor died in 239.
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Born on January 22
- 1263 — Ibn Taymiyyah, Syrian scholar and theologian (died 1328)
- 1440 — Ivan III of Russia (died 1505)
- 1522 — Charles II de Valois, Duke of Orléans, (died 1545)
Died on January 22
- 239 — Cao Rui, Chinese emperor (born 205)
- 628 — Anastasius of Persia, monk
- 906 — He, empress of the Tang Dynasty
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for January 22
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