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.
Edward I of England
England
1275–1290
Kublai Khan
China
1275–1290
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1290
Alfonso III of Aragon
Spain
1285–1290
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1275–1279
Pope Martin IV
Papacy
1281–1285
Philip III of France
France
1275–1285
Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1275–1287
James I of Aragon
Spain
1275–1276
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1275–1286
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1275–1282
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1282–1290
Philip IV of France
France
1285–1290
Anna of Hungary
Rome
1275–1281
Margaret, Maid of Norway
Scotland
1286–1290
Emperor Duanzong of Song
China
1276–1278
Emperor Fushimi
Japan
1287–1290
Emperor Gong of Song
China
1275–1276
Pope Nicholas IV
Papacy
1288–1290
Zhao Bing
China
1278–1279
Pope Nicholas III
Papacy
1277–1280
Pope Honorius IV
Papacy
1285–1287
Pope Gregory X
Papacy
1275–1276
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1290–1290
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1290
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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