1697
Peter's Grand Embassy
Peter I left Russia incognito, traveling through Prussia, the Netherlands, and England to study shipbuilding, artillery, navigation, and dentistry.
Last Maya Kingdom Falls at Nojpeten
A Spanish expedition crossed the lakes of Peten and stormed the island fortress of Nojpeten, capital of the Itza Maya, the last independent Maya kingdom.
Battle of Zenta
Prince Eugene of Savoy, the short, scarred French-born commander of imperial armies, caught an Ottoman army crossing the Tisza river and annihilated it.
Treaty of Ryswick
The Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance ended with Louis XIV recognizing William III as King of England and returning most of his conquests.
Perrault Publishes Tales of Mother Goose
The French academician Charles Perrault gathered Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and Puss in Boots into a slim volume of fairy tales…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1697?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1697. The most significant is Peter's Grand Embassy: Peter I left Russia incognito, traveling through Prussia, the Netherlands, and England to study shipbuilding, artillery, navigation, and dentistry.
What era was 1697 part of?
1697 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1697?
The events from 1697 span Europe and North America.