National German academic institution for the advancement of the arts; created in 1993 through the merger of the West and East German academies. It took place on 11 July 1696. The setting was Berlin-Mitte and Academy of Arts (Pariser Platz). It was founded by Frederick I of Prussia.
Before and after
- 27 July 1694Founding of Bank of England
- 21 November 1694Birth of Voltaire
- 28 November 1694Death of Matsuo Bashō
- from 13 August 1695 to 15 August 1695Bombardment of Brussels
- 11 July 1696Founding of Academy of Arts, Berlin
- 10 November 1697Birth of William Hogarth
- 1698Founding of London Stock Exchange
- 1699Construction of Drottningholm Palace
- 26 January 1699Treaty of Karlowitz
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1652Origins of Quakers
- c. 1653The Taj Mahal is completed
- from 1660 to 1725Rise of Classicism
- 1661Construction of Palace of Versailles
- from c. 1730s to 1780sRise of Rococo
- 1759Construction of British Museum
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 17th century.