What is what year is the 17th century?

The 17th century encompasses the years from 1601 to 1700. It is known for significant events and developments such as the English Civil War, the colonization of the Americas, the scientific revolution, the rise of the Dutch Golden Age, the establishment of the East India Company, and the beginning of the Enlightenment period. Major figures of this century include Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare, and Johannes Vermeer.