The 1690s was a decade that began on 1 January 1690 and ended on 31 December 1699.
Events and trends
Thomas Neale designed Seven Dials
The Salem Witchcraft Trials are held in Massachusetts Bay Colony (1692). Dutch explorer Arnout Vielle discovers the first trade route down the Ohio Valley, New York Colony financed and profitable (1692).
World leaders
King Christian V of Denmark (1670–1699). King Frederick IV of Denmark (1699–1730). Queen Mary II of England and Scotland (1689–1694). King William III of England and Scotland (1689–1702). King Louis XIV of France (1643–1715). Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (1658–1705). 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). King Charles XII of Sweden (1697–1718).