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
1301–1308
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1301–1308
Edward I of England
England
1301–1307
Philip IV of France
France
1301–1308
James II of Aragon
Spain
1301–1308
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1301–1308
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1301–1308
Temür Khan
China
1301–1307
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1301–1308
Pope Clement V
Papacy
1305–1308
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1306–1308
Pope Boniface VIII
Papacy
1301–1303
Edward II of England
England
1307–1308
Külüg Khan
China
1307–1308
Pope Benedict XI
Papacy
1303–1304
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1308–1308
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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