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.
Elizabeth I of England
England
1559–1560
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1559–1560
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1559–1560
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1559–1560
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1559–1560
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1559–1560
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland
1559–1560
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1559–1560
Ashikaga Yoshiteru
Japan (Shogunate)
1559–1560
Sebastian, King of Portugal
Portugal
1559–1560
Gustav I of Sweden
Sweden
1559–1560
Pope Pius IV
Papacy
1560–1560
Erik XIV
Sweden
1560–1560
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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