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.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Austria
1867–1912
Wilhelm II
Prussia
1888–1912
William III of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1867–1890
Wilhelm I
Prussia
1867–1888
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1890–1912
Alexander II of Russia
Russia
1867–1881
Victoria
Great Britain
1867–1901
Guangxu Emperor
China
1875–1908
Abdul Hamid II
Ottoman Empire
1876–1909
Oscar II of Sweden
Sweden
1872–1907
Alfonso XIII
Spain
1886–1912
Pope Leo XIII
Papacy
1878–1903
Nicholas II of Russia
Russia
1894–1912
Luís I of Portugal
Portugal
1867–1889
Alexander III of Russia
Russia
1881–1894
Carlos I of Portugal
Portugal
1889–1908
Alfonso XII of Spain
Spain
1874–1885
Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Great Britain
1901–1910
Abdulaziz
Ottoman Empire
1867–1876
Tongzhi Emperor
China
1867–1875
Napoleon III
France
1867–1870
Pope Pius IX
Papacy
1867–1878
Pope Pius X
Papacy
1903–1912
Mehmed V
Ottoman Empire
1909–1912
Puyi
China
1908–1912
Amadeo I of Spain
Spain
1870–1873
Charles XV
Sweden
1867–1872
Gustaf V of Sweden
Sweden
1907–1912
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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