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Encyclopedia: 1685 (3301 words) |
 | James Crofts, later Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch (April 9, 1649–July 15, 1685) recognised by some as James II of England and James VII of Scotland, was born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the son of Charles II and his mistress, Lucy Walter, who had... |
| Johann Sebastian Bach, 1748 portrait by Elias Gottlob Haussmann Johann Sebastian Bach (21 March 1685 – 28 July 1750)[1] was a German composer and organist of the baroque period, and is widely acknowledged[2] as one of the greatest composers in the Western tonal tradition. |
| Events March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James VI of Scotland, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England April 28 – Funeral of Elizabeth I of England in Westminster Abbey July 17 or July 19 - Sir Walter Raleigh arrested for treason. |
| 1685 in science - encyclopedia article about 1685 in science. (677 words) |
| See also: 1684 in science The year 1684 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. |
| See also: 1683 in science, other events of 1684, 1685 in science and the list of years in science. |
| Brook Taylor Brook Taylor (August 18, 1685 – December 29, 1731) was an English mathematician. |
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