1695
Zumbi of Palmares Killed
Portuguese colonial forces tracked down and killed Zumbi, the last king of Quilombo dos Palmares, a free community of escaped enslaved Africans…
End of English Press Licensing
Parliament allowed the Licensing of the Press Act to lapse, effectively ending prior censorship of printing in England.
Kangxi Emperor Commissions the Complete Tang Poems
The Kangxi Emperor ordered the compilation of the Quantangshi, a monumental anthology gathering every surviving poem from the Tang dynasty into nine hundred…
Abenaki Raids on New England
During King William's War, French-allied Abenaki warriors repeatedly raided the Maine and New Hampshire frontier, burning farmsteads and carrying captives…
Earthquake Destroys Port-au-Prince Area
A powerful earthquake struck the island of Hispaniola, killing many colonists and Taino survivors and damaging Spanish towns along the southern coast.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1695?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1695. The most significant is Zumbi of Palmares Killed.
What era was 1695 part of?
1695 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1695?
The events from 1695 span South America, Europe, East Asia and North America.