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Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century Decades: 1630s 1640s 1650s 1660s 1670s - 1680s - 1690s 1700s 1710s 1720s 1730s Years: 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 - 1689 - 1690 1691 1692 1693 1694 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). December 16 - The official declaration of the English Bill of Rights Births January 18 - Montesquieu, French writer (+ 1755) Deaths April 19 - Christina of Sweden
Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century
Decades: 1630s 1640s 1650s 1660s 1670s - 1680s - 1690s 1700s 1710s 1720s 1730s
Years: 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 - 1689 - 1690 1691 1692 1693 1694
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