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.
Beatrix of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1980–2013
Elizabeth II
Great Britain
1975–2014
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Sweden
1975–2014
Pope John Paul II
Papacy
1978–2005
Juliana of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1975–1980
Akihito
Japan
1989–2014
Hirohito
Japan
1975–1989
Şehzade Ali Vâsib
Ottoman Empire
1977–1983
Pope Benedict XVI
Papacy
2005–2013
Pope Paul VI
Papacy
1975–1978
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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