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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.
Osman I
Ottoman Empire
1299–1324
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1325
Edward I of England
England
1272–1307
Philip IV of France
France
1285–1314
James II of Aragon
Spain
1291–1327
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1282–1328
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1290–1319
Temür Khan
China
1294–1307
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1308
Pope Clement V
Papacy
1305–1314
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1306–1329
Pope Boniface VIII
Papacy
1295–1303
Edward II of England
England
1307–1327
Külüg Khan
China
1307–1311
Pope Benedict XI
Papacy
1303–1304
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1308–1333
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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