Henry, King of Portugal
- Life
- 1512–1580
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
1578–1580
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1578–1580
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1578–1580
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1578–1580
Henry III of France
France
1578–1580
Wanli Emperor
China
1578–1580
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1578–1580
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1578–1580
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1578–1580
Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1578–1580
Pope Gregory XIII
Papacy
1578–1580
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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