What happened in 1697
6 entries recorded for 1697, listed by date. That was 329 years ago.
1697 at a glance
- Years ago
- 329 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1690s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 6
- Breakdown
- 6 historical events
January
- January 8
Thomas Aikenhead
Scottish student Thomas Aikenhead became the last person in Great Britain to be executed for blasphemy.
March
- March 13
Nojpetén
Nojpetén, capital of the Itza Maya kingdom, fell to Spanish conquistadors, the final step in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.
- March 26
Safavid dynasty
The Safavid Empire began a four-year occupation of the Ottoman city of Basra on the Persian Gulf.
May
- May 7
Tre Kronor (castle)
The 13th-century castle of Tre Kronor in Stockholm burned down; plans for the current royal palace were presented within the year.
September
- September 11
Great Turkish War
Great Turkish War: Forces led by Prince Eugene of Savoy decisively defeated Ottoman troops at the Battle of Zenta in present-day Serbia, ending the Turkish threat to Europe.
- September 20
Peace of Ryswick
The first of a series of treaties comprising the Peace of Ryswick was signed between France and the Grand Alliance, ending the Nine Years' War.
Questions about 1697
What happened in 1697?
This site records 6 entries for 1697, including Thomas Aikenhead on January 8. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1697?
329 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1697 turns 329 this year.
Which century is 1697 in?
1697 falls in the 17th century, in the 1690s.
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