1697
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Succeeds Charles XI as king of Sweden while still a teenager.
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Succeeds Charles XI as king of Sweden while still a teenager.
Supported by the Pope & the Emperor of the Holy Roman Emperor. Frederick Augustus the elector of Saxony is elected King of Poland
Helps mediate a dispute between the Earl of Huntingdon and his son, Lord Hastings.
Louis XIV accepts the peace settlement at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years War with England, Spain and the Dutch Republic.
Vendome begins the successful French siege of Barcelona, one of the war's last major operations.
St Pauls opens for worship
Protests after the Lords reject an amendment intended to prevent stock-jobbing legislation from operating retrospectively.
Succeeds as King of Poland
The Peace of Ryswick ends the Nine Years' War, and Louis XIV recognizes William III of Orange as the legitimate King of England.
Representatives conclude the Treaty of Ryswick, ending the Nine Years' War and securing international recognition of William III of Orange's English kingship.
Hosts a political dinner attended by Sunderland, Romney, Coningsby and other prominent figures during speculation about ministerial changes.
Birth of George Anson
Birth of John Baskerville, later a leading Birmingham printer and type designer.
Charles dies at Stockholm Palace after suffering from stomach cancer.
Charles dies at Stockholm Palace after suffering from stomach cancer.
The Austrians inflict a heavy defeat on the Turks near Belgrade
Is crowned king and soon assumes personal rule.
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