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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.
Edward I of England
England
1272–1307
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1325
Kublai Khan
China
1271–1294
Philip IV of France
France
1285–1314
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1282–1328
Alfonso III of Aragon
Spain
1285–1291
James II of Aragon
Spain
1291–1327
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1308
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1290–1319
Temür Khan
China
1294–1307
John of Scotland
Scotland
1292–1296
Pope Nicholas IV
Papacy
1288–1292
Pope Boniface VIII
Papacy
1295–1303
Margaret, Maid of Norway
Scotland
1286–1290
Magnus III of Sweden
Sweden
1275–1290
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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