1699
Treaty of Karlowitz
The Ottoman Empire, beaten by the Holy League, signed a peace at Karlowitz ceding most of Hungary to Austria, Podolia to Poland, the Morea to Venice, and Azov…
Guru Gobind Singh Founds the Khalsa
At Anandpur in the Punjab, the tenth Sikh guru initiated five volunteers into a new martial brotherhood called the Khalsa, requiring them to adopt the name…
William Dampier Explores Western Australia
The English buccaneer-turned-naval captain William Dampier, commanding HMS Roebuck, surveyed parts of the coast of New Holland and New Guinea.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1699?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1699. The most significant is Treaty of Karlowitz.
What era was 1699 part of?
1699 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1699?
The events from 1699 span Middle East, South Asia and Oceania.