Year by year · 17th century

1691

1691 in world history: 4 events, 5 births, 7 deaths, 1 work, 1 state founded and 2 that came to an end. 1,151 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 12 July

    Williamite army wins the Battle of Aughrim

    William III's forces under Godert de Ginkel defeated the Jacobite army at Aughrim in County Galway (12 July Old Style). The bloodiest battle in Irish history effectively decided the Williamite war.

  2. Treaty · Peace

    Treaty of Limerick

    The Treaty of Limerick was signed on 3 October 1691, ending the siege of Limerick and the Williamite War in Ireland.

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Wars and longer events

Born in 1691 5

Died in 1691 7

Works 1

States founded 1

States that came to an end 2

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