Map of Europe in 1650
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 1650 (era: Absolutism & Enlightenment). The largest states within the map area were Tsardom of Muscovy, Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 1700.
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States on the map in 1650
Areas are approximate and count only territory inside the map area.
| State | Approx. area on map |
|---|---|
| Tsardom of Muscovy | 4.97 million km² |
| Ottoman Empire | 4.82 million km² |
| Safavid Empire | 1.45 million km² |
| Kazakh Khanate | 1.40 million km² |
| Morocco | 980,000 km² |
| Sweden | 870,000 km² |
| Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth | 840,000 km² |
| Khiva Khanate | 740,000 km² |
| Holy Roman Empire | 630,000 km² |
| Spain | 490,000 km² |
| France | 480,000 km² |
| Denmark-Norway | 390,000 km² |
| Nogai Horde | 370,000 km² |
| England and Ireland | 230,000 km² |
| Portugal | 90,000 km² |
| central Asian khanates | 90,000 km² |
| Naples | 70,000 km² |
| Scotland | 60,000 km² |
| Luxembourg | 60,000 km² |
| Papal States | 40,000 km² |
| Venice | 40,000 km² |
| Swiss Confederation | 40,000 km² |
| Prussia | 40,000 km² |
| Sardinia-Piedmont | 30,000 km² |
| Dutch Republic | 30,000 km² |
Rulers in 1650
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Ferdinand III | 1637–1657 |
| France | Louis XIV | 1643–1715 |
| England / UK | Commonwealth and Lord Protector Cromwell | 1649–1660 |
| Spain | Philip IV | 1621–1665 |
| Rus' / Russia | Alexis | 1645–1676 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Mehmed IV | 1648–1687 |
Key events, 1650 to 1699
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1683 | Second Siege of Vienna | Vienna |
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Part of the era: Absolutism & Enlightenment.