1695 facts for kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1660s 1670s 1680s – 1690s – 1700s 1710s 1720s
Years:	1692 1693 1694 – 1695 – 1696 1697 1698

1695 was a year that started on a Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. It was a time when many interesting things happened around the world!

Important Events of 1695

February 6 – A new leader, Mustafa II, became the Ottoman Emperor. He ruled a large empire that included parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He took over from Ahmed II.
July 12 – A big battle called the Siege of Namur began. This was a fight over the city of Namur, which is now in Belgium.
July 17 – The Bank of Scotland was started. Banks are important places where people can keep their money safe and borrow money.
The country of Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire. This meant the two powerful empires were now fighting each other.
Shiny Gold was found in Brazil. This discovery was very exciting and led to many people moving to Brazil to look for gold.

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April 17 – Juana de Asbaje passed away. She was a very smart writer and nun from Mexico, known for her poems and plays.

An old painting showing the Siege of Namur.
Pietro Locatelli was a famous Italian composer and violinist.
Christiaan Huygens was a brilliant Dutch scientist who made discoveries in physics and astronomy.
A portrait of Mustafa II, the Ottoman Emperor.