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.
Juliana of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1948–1980
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1926–1948
George V
Great Britain
1927–1936
Elizabeth II
Great Britain
1952–1989
Beatrix of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1980–1989
George VI
Great Britain
1936–1952
Juan Carlos I of Spain
Spain
1975–1989
Gustaf V of Sweden
Sweden
1926–1950
Pope Pius XII
Papacy
1939–1958
Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden
Sweden
1950–1973
Pope Paul VI
Papacy
1963–1978
Şehzade Ali Vâsib
Ottoman Empire
1977–1983
Pope Pius XI
Papacy
1926–1939
Alfonso XIII
Spain
1926–1931
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Sweden
1973–1989
Pope John Paul II
Papacy
1978–1989
Pope John XXIII
Papacy
1958–1963
Şehzade Mehmed Abdulaziz
Ottoman Empire
1973–1977
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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