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.
Osman I
Ottoman Empire
1311–1320
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1311–1320
Edward II of England
England
1311–1320
James II of Aragon
Spain
1311–1320
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1311–1320
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1311–1320
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1311–1320
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1311–1319
Emperor Hanazono
Japan
1311–1318
Philip IV of France
France
1311–1314
Philip V of France
France
1316–1320
Pope John XXII
Papacy
1316–1320
Louis X of France
France
1314–1316
Pope Clement V
Papacy
1311–1314
Emperor Go-Daigo
Japan
1318–1320
Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1312–1313
Magnus IV of Sweden
Sweden
1319–1320
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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