Ashikaga Yoshiaki
- Life
- 1537–1597
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Elizabeth I of England
England
1568–1588
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1568–1588
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1568–1588
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1574–1588
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1568–1588
Selim II
Ottoman Empire
1568–1574
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1568–1586
Wanli Emperor
China
1572–1588
Henry III of France
France
1574–1588
Pope Gregory XIII
Papacy
1572–1585
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1576–1588
Sebastian, King of Portugal
Portugal
1568–1578
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1568–1576
Charles IX of France
France
1568–1574
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1580–1588
Longqing Emperor
China
1568–1572
Pope Pius V
Papacy
1568–1572
Pope Sixtus V
Papacy
1585–1588
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1586–1588
Henry, King of Portugal
Portugal
1578–1580
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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