Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1685. This year saw 4 significant events. 3 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
Spanish Texas was one of the interior provinces of the colonial Viceroyalty of New Spain from 1519 until 1821. Spain claimed ownership of the region in 1519.
French King Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes, canceling the rights of French Protestants
Charles II bars Jews from settling in Stockholm, Sweden
Don Francisco de Agurto installed as land guardian of Southern Netherlands
George Frideric Handel, British musician, known for german-british baroque composer, was born on 1685-02-23.
Johann Sebastian Bach musician, known for german composer, was born on 1685-03-31. Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S.
Charles VI is born
Charles II dies
Spanish Texas was one of the interior provinces of the colonial Viceroyalty of New Spain from 1519 until 1821. Spain claimed ownership of the region in 1519.
French King Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes, canceling the rights of French Protestants
Charles II bars Jews from settling in Stockholm, Sweden
Don Francisco de Agurto installed as land guardian of Southern Netherlands
George Frideric Handel, British musician, known for german-british baroque composer, was born on 1685-02-23.
Johann Sebastian Bach musician, known for german composer, was born on 1685-03-31. Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S.
Charles VI is born