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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1699. This year saw 9 significant events.

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  1. Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"

    Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"

  2. Venice, Poland & Austria sign Treaty of Karlowitz with Ottoman Empire, ending the Great Turkish War (1683-97) - 1st time

    Venice, Poland & Austria sign Treaty of Karlowitz with Ottoman Empire, ending the Great Turkish War (1683-97) - 1st time Ottomans concede significant territory

  3. rebellious Streltsi executed in Moscow

    rebellious Streltsi executed in Moscow

  4. French Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville is the first European to discover the mouth of the Mississippi rive

    French Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville is the first European to discover the mouth of the Mississippi river [1]

  5. Jews are expelled from residing in the Free Imperial City of Lübeck, Holy Roman Empire

    Jews are expelled from residing in the Free Imperial City of Lübeck, Holy Roman Empire

  6. Khalsa: Birth of Khalsa, the brotherhood of the Sikh religion, in Northern India in accordance with the Nanakshahi calen

    Khalsa: Birth of Khalsa, the brotherhood of the Sikh religion, in Northern India in accordance with the Nanakshahi calendar

  7. People of Rotterdam strike over the high cost of butter

    People of Rotterdam strike over the high cost of butter

  8. Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden

    Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden

  9. Baron Jacob Hop appointed treasurer-general of the Hague

    Baron Jacob Hop appointed treasurer-general of the Hague

Events

Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"

Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"

Venice, Poland & Austria sign Treaty of Karlowitz with Ottoman Empire, ending the Great Turkish War (1683-97) - 1st time

Venice, Poland & Austria sign Treaty of Karlowitz with Ottoman Empire, ending the Great Turkish War (1683-97) - 1st time Ottomans concede significant territory

rebellious Streltsi executed in Moscow

rebellious Streltsi executed in Moscow

French Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville is the first European to discover the mouth of the Mississippi rive

French Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville is the first European to discover the mouth of the Mississippi river [1]

Jews are expelled from residing in the Free Imperial City of Lübeck, Holy Roman Empire

Jews are expelled from residing in the Free Imperial City of Lübeck, Holy Roman Empire

Khalsa: Birth of Khalsa, the brotherhood of the Sikh religion, in Northern India in accordance with the Nanakshahi calen

Khalsa: Birth of Khalsa, the brotherhood of the Sikh religion, in Northern India in accordance with the Nanakshahi calendar

People of Rotterdam strike over the high cost of butter

People of Rotterdam strike over the high cost of butter

Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden

Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden

Baron Jacob Hop appointed treasurer-general of the Hague

Baron Jacob Hop appointed treasurer-general of the Hague

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1699?
In 1699, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches", Venice, Poland & Austria sign Treaty of Karlowitz with Ottoman Empire, ending the Great Turkish War (1683-97) - 1st time, rebellious Streltsi executed in Moscow.

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