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.
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1553–1553
Henry II of France
France
1553–1553
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1553–1553
Charles V
Spain
1553–1553
Charles V
Holy Roman Empire
1553–1553
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland
1553–1553
Emperor Go-Nara
Japan
1553–1553
Ashikaga Yoshiteru
Japan (Shogunate)
1553–1553
John III of Portugal
Portugal
1553–1553
Pope Julius III
Papacy
1553–1553
Gustav I of Sweden
Sweden
1553–1553
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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