1680s
| Centuries: 16th century – 17th century – 18th century | |
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Events and Trends
- The Treaty of Ratisbon between France and England in 1684 ended the Age of Buccaneers.
- Isaac Newton publishes Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, where he introduces Newton's laws of motion and his theory of gravity.
World Leaders
- King Christian V of Denmark (1670 – 1699).
- King Charles II of England and Scotland (1660 – 1685).
- King James II of England and Scotland (1685 – 1688).
- Queen Mary II of England and Scotland (1689 – 1694).
- King William II of England and Scotland (1689 – 1702).
- King Louis XIV of France (1643 – 1715).
- Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (1658 – 1705).
- King Peter II of Portugal (1667 – 1706)
- Tsar Feodor III of Russia (1676 – 1682).
- Tsar Ivan V of Russia (1682 – 1696).
- Tsar Peter I of Russia (1682 – 1725).
- King Charles II of Spain (1665 – 1700).
- King Charles XI of Sweden (1660 – 1697).
Categories: 1680s