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The number 1522 is an integer following 1521 and preceding 1523. In Roman numerals, it is MDXXII. As a year, 1522 was a common year. Significant events in 1522 include the completion of the first circumnavigation of the Earth by Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, although Magellan himself died during the voyage. The Diet of Worms took place in 1521, leading to the Edict of Worms, which condemned Martin Luther and his writings; the aftermath of this edict continued into 1522.

In mathematics, 1522 is an even number. Its prime factorization is 2 × 761. The number 761 is a prime number. Therefore, 1522 is a composite number. It can be expressed as the sum of two squares in a few ways.

The sequence of numbers that end with the digits "22" might be of interest in certain contexts. The year 1522 falls within the early part of the 16th century. Historically, this period was characterized by exploration, religious upheaval, and the burgeoning of the Renaissance in Europe. Specific numerical patterns or sequences involving 1522 would depend on the mathematical or contextual framework being considered. Without further context, 1522 is primarily understood as a number and a year.