Being born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign Ox you will have qualities such as patience, being taciturn and motivate others to reach higher levels of confidence. Eccentric by nature Oxes sometimes anger too easily. Most have strong opinions coupled with fierce tempers. They don't speak often but when they do it's quite eloquent. Oxes are strong mentally and physically. In everyday life Oxes are easygoing. Stubborness often brings them more harm than good. Failing or being opposed in their beliefs does not sit well for an Ox.
Astrology character and traits of Ox sign: Calm, relaxed, patient, self-assured, sincere, brave, intelligent, sociable, alert, can anger easily, bigoted and resolute.
1685 Zodiac Sign Ox Compatibility
Chinese Zodiac Signs are based upon a twelve year lunar cycle. Your zodiac animal sign is determined by your birthday year. If you were born in 1685 then your astrological sign is Ox. There are twelve animal signs. Each animal has it's own attributes and personality traits the Chinese believe comprise the nature of each particular animal.
Best matches for Zodiac Sign Ox are: Rat, Rooster, Pig, Snake
Bad matches for Zodiac Sign Ox are: Goat, Horse, Dog
Historical Events for the Year 1685
6th February Star Sign » James II of England and VII of Scotland becomes British monarchy e.g King upon the death of his brother Charles II of England e.g Charles II.
20th June Star Sign » Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater.
6th July Star Sign » Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.
15th July Star Sign » Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth is executed at Tower Hill, England after his defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor on 6 July 1685.
Famous Birthdays in 1685
7th January » Jonas Alströmer, Swedish businessman (d. 1761)
9th January » Tiberius Hemsterhuis, Dutch philologist (d. 1766)
8th February » Charles-Jean-François Hénault, French historian (d. 1770)
10th February » Aaron Hill (writer) called Aaron Hill, English playwright (d. 1750)
23rd February » George Frideric Handel, German-English composer (d. 1759)
12th March » George Berkeley, Irish philosopher (d. 1753)
18th March » Ralph Erskine (preacher) named Ralph Ersine, Scottish minister (d. 1752)
31st March » Johann Sebastian Bach, German organist and composer (d. 1750)
23rd June » Antonio Bernacchi, Italian singer-songwriter (d. 1756)
30th June » John Gay, English poet and playwright (d. 1732)
3rd July » Sir Robert Rich, 4th Baronet, English field marshal and politician (d. 1768)
18th August » Brook Taylor, English mathematician (d. 1731)
20th September » Giuseppe Matteo Alberti, Italian violinist and composer (d. 1751)
1st October » Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1740)
26th October » Domenico Scarlatti, Italian composer (d. 1757)
17th November » Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, Canadian commander and explorer (d. 1749)
15th July » James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, Dutch-English general and politician, Governor of Kingston-upon-Hull (b. 1649)
28th July » Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, English politician, Secretary of State for the Southern Department (b. 1618)
1st September » Leoline Jenkins, Welsh lawyer, jurist, and politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department (b. 1625)
7th September » William Carpenter (Rhode Island) known as William Carpenter, English-American settler, co-founded Rhode Island known as Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (b. 1605)
2nd October » David Teniers III, Flemish painter (b. 1638)
12th October » Christoph Ignaz Abele, Austrian jurist (b. 1628)
30th October » Michel Le Tellier, French politician, Minister of Defence (France) or French Secretary of State for War (b. 1603)
12th December » John Pell, English mathematician and linguist (b. 1610)