1689
Events Louis XIV of France passed the "Code Noir," allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. January 11 - The Parliament of England declares King James II of England deposed. February 13 - William III and Mary II are proclaimed co-rulers of England, Scotland and Ireland. Scotland and Ireland do not yet recognize them. April 11 - The Estates of Scotland declare King James VII of Scotland deposed. April 11 - Crowning of co-rulers King William III and Mary II as King and Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Ireland does not recognize them yet. May 12 - King William's War: William III of England joins the League of Augsburg starting the war. May 24 - The Act of Toleration passes the English Parliament protecting Protestants (Roman Catholics are intentionally excluded). July 27 - Glorious Revolution: Battle of Killiecrankie ends August 5 - 1,500 Iroquois attack village of Lachine, in New France. December 16 - The official declaration of the English Bill of Rights
BirthsJanuary 18 - Montesquieu, French writer (d. 1755)August 19 - Samuel Richardson, British writer (d. 1761)
DeathsApril 16 - Aphra Behn English author, considered to be the first professional woman writer.April 19 - Christina of SwedenAugust 12 - Pope Innocent XI
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