What happened in 1691

2 entries recorded for 1691, listed by date. That was 335 years ago.

1691 at a glance

Years ago
335 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1690s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 12

    1691 conclave

    Historical event

    A papal conclave convened to select a new pope after the death of Pope Alexander VIII.

July

  • July 22

    Williamite

    Historical event

    Williamite forces defeated the Jacobites at the Battle of Aughrim, the decisive battle of the Williamite War in Ireland.

Questions about 1691

What happened in 1691?

This site records 2 entries for 1691, including 1691 conclave on February 12. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1691?

335 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1691 turns 335 this year.

Which century is 1691 in?

1691 falls in the 17th century, in the 1690s.

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