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.
George III of Great Britain
Great Britain
1771–1779
Catherine II of Russia
Russia
1771–1779
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1771–1779
Frederick II of Prussia
Prussia
1771–1779
Shah Alam II
Mughal Empire
1771–1779
Qianlong Emperor
China
1771–1779
Charles III of Spain
Spain
1771–1779
Tokugawa Ieharu
Japan (Shogunate)
1771–1779
Gustav III of Sweden
Sweden
1771–1779
Louis XVI of France
France
1774–1779
Abdul Hamid I
Ottoman Empire
1774–1779
Joseph I of Portugal
Portugal
1771–1777
Pope Pius VI
Papacy
1775–1779
Louis XV of France
France
1771–1774
Mustafa III
Ottoman Empire
1771–1774
Pope Clement XIV
Papacy
1771–1774
Maria I of Portugal
Portugal
1777–1779
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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