Important Historical Events of the year 1685, Year 1685 in History

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List of 1685 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1685

What happened in the year 1685?

Date	Event
February 6, 1685	James II of England and VII of Scotland is proclaimed King upon the death of his brother Charles II.
February 20, 1685	René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas.
May 7, 1685	Battle of Vrtijeljka between rebels and Ottoman forces.
June 20, 1685	Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater.
July 6, 1685	Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. Troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.