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The 1600s (pronounced "sixteen-hundreds") was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on 1 January 1600, and ended on 31 December 1609. The term "sixteen-hundreds" could also mean the entire century from 1 January 1600 to 31 December 1699. The decade was a period of significant political, scientific, and artistic advancement.
A scene on the ice, Dutch Republic, first half of the 17th century The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCI), to December 31, 1700 (MDCC).
1600s may refer to: The century from 1600 to 1699, almost synonymous with the 17th century (1601–1700). 1600s (decade), the period from 1600 to 1609
Events from the 1600s in England. This decade marks the end of the Elizabethan era with the beginning of the Jacobean era and the Stuart period. Incumbents
1 1600s. 2 1610s. 3 1620s. 4 1630s. 5 1640s. 6 1650s. 7 1660s. 8 1670s. 9 1680s. 10 1690s. 11 References. 12 Further reading. Toggle the table of contents. Timeline ...
1600 was a century leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar, the 1600th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 600th year of the 2nd millennium, the 100th and last year of the 16th century, and the 1st year of the 1600s decade. As of the start ...
The 1600s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1609 BC to December 31, 1600 BC. Millennium; 2nd millennium ...
The world map by the Italian Amerigo Vespucci (from whose name the word America is derived) and Belgian Gerardus Mercator shows (besides the classical continents Europe, Africa, and Asia) the Americas as America sive India Nova', New Guinea, and other islands of Southeast Asia, as well as a hypothetical Arctic continent and a yet undetermined Terra Australis.