
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
- Life
- 1697–1745
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 Russia
Russia
1742–1745

Frederick II of Prussia
Prussia
1742–1745

Louis XV of France
France
1742–1745

George II of Great Britain
Great Britain
1742–1745

Mahmud I
Ottoman Empire
1742–1745

Muhammad Shah
Mughal Empire
1742–1745

Qianlong Emperor
China
1742–1745

Philip V of Spain
Spain
1742–1745

Emperor Sakuramachi
Japan
1742–1745

John V of Portugal
Portugal
1742–1745

Pope Benedict XIV
Papacy
1742–1745

Tokugawa Yoshimune
Japan (Shogunate)
1742–1745

Frederick I of Sweden
Sweden
1742–1745
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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