1688

Centuries: Year in Review 17th Century (16th century - 17th century - 18th century)

Decades: 1640s 1650s 1660s 1670s 1680s - 1690s - 1700s 1710s 1720s 1730s 1740s

Years: 1683 1684 1685 1686 1687 - 1688 - 1689 1690 1691 1692 1693

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Births

• Emanuel Swedenborg Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian.

Deaths

Events

• A high-powered conspiracy of notables, the "Immortal Seven", invite William and Mary to depose James II of England.
• November 5 - William and Mary invaded England and succeeded in driving James to Ireland.