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
1316–1316

Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1316–1316

Edward II of England
England
1316–1316

Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan
China
1316–1316

James II of Aragon
Spain
1316–1316

Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1316–1316

Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1316–1316

Emperor Hanazono
Japan
1316–1316
Pope John XXII
Papacy
1316–1316

Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1316–1316
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1316–1316
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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